As American as apple pie: happy National Pie Day - The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union
To celebrate National Pie Day (Jan 23), here’s some fun facts we learned from The American Pie Council about one of America’s favorite desserts: 1.) Pie crust was originally not intended to be eaten. Pie has been around since the ancient Egyptians. The first pies were made by early Romans who may have learned about it […]
Take a peek inside the 113-year old tannery where UFCW members make the leather for every NFL football - The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union
Did you know the leather for every single NFL football, including the ones that will be used in Sunday’s Super Bowl, is crafted in Chicago by members of UFCW Local 1546 at the Horween Leather Company? The hard-working men and women of Horween have been making the leather for every official National Football League ball […]
Union-Made School Supplies Checklist
Union-Made School Supplies Checklist Make sure that backpack is stuffed with union-quality school supplies. Take our checklist out and be happy knowing you’ve passed the union-made test! Click the Image Above to Download the Product Spotlight Paper Products:International Paper Co. Mea
Support America, Support Unions-Your UFCW-Made Fourth of July Shopping List! - The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union
This Independence Day, aside from sporting red, white, and blue, show your patriotism by supporting union jobs. If you’re shopping for a 4th of July BBQ, we’ve got a handy shopping list full of products made by UFCW brothers and sisters across the country. And if you have to run to the store on the […]
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Contingent Workers in the New Economy
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Union Chef: Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings
By Linda Dao Looking for a new recipe that is sugar, spice, and everything nice? Look no further because we have a delicious sweet and spicy chicken wings...
Union Chef: Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
By Linda Dao Looking for something to spice up your next football party? We have exactly what you’re looking for with our delicious and easy bacon-wrapp...
Five Sweet Valentine’s Day Classics
By Michael Messina Whether it’s your wife of 50 years or a friendly coworker that deserves a nice surprise, these are five Valentine’s Day classics th...
Show Your Fellow Union Members Some Love By Having a Union-Made Valentine's Day - The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union
Whether you want to give your special valentine a sweet treat, find a great Valentine’s day gift for your best friend, or even satisfy your own sweet tooth this Valentine’s Day, show the hardworking men and women of the UFCW some love and support by shopping for union-made goods, or purchasing items from your favorite local union shop. […]