Local 881 UFCW

Proud Illinois Labor Union, privileged to serve and fight for over 34k members in the grocery, cannabis, pharmacy, and food production industries.

[Local 881 UFCW @881UFCW]

A new merger proposal has been made, but it’s NOT a done deal yet.

Read more about the latest announcement here: https://t.co/YtqJqXMmLF

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Congratulations to Secretary-Treasurer Paul Schaefer on his retirement! Paul’s dedication to Local 881 and our members will forever be appreciated and built upon.
Read his farewell letter here: https://t.co/18Fy9w5Zsa

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On #Juneteenth, we mark the official end of slavery in the United States. Local 881 stands in solidarity with black communities across our nation to honor those who fought and continue to fight for equality. We recommit ourselves to ending the racism that plagues our country.

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Join us in June for our New Member/Area Meetings.
Tonight we are in Deerfield at the Courtyard by Marriot! Meeting starts at 6pm.
For more meetings and locations visit: https://t.co/M2HJvQRMVa

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Mary Tapia-Barthel has been a proud @UFCW Local 881 member for over 56 year at @jewelosco.

Mary has given back to her community and her Union by serving both as a rank-and-file Local 881 executive board member and a Union Steward for decades.

#womenshistorymonth #1u

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today and everyday we are proud of the women who make our #UnionStrong! 💪😊

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40 years ago this week, four black women in Illinois changed home healthcare organizing forever.

These women decided they’d had enough of low wages and no benefits and began to organize their union that today is @seiuhciimk.

Full story here:
https://t.co/6O1IvuN7ZP

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Local 881 members and their children are eligible to apply!📣🥳 To download application, visit: https://t.co/CZEX4kSPPf. Deadline: February 29, 2024✅

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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Local 881 recognizes the incredible contributions of our Black Union members, representatives, and organizers to the Labor Movement. We celebrate our proud members and those before them who have been fighting for racial justice in workplaces and beyond.

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Local 881 members and their children are eligible to apply!📣🥳 To download application, visit: https://t.co/CZEX4kSPPf. Deadline: February 29, 2024✅

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Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. This quote is taken from a speech given at the Illinois AFL-CIO Convention in October 1965, where MLK shares how important labor truly is for our country. We honor the legacy Martin Luther King Jr. left behind.

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Attention Members: We hope to see you at the Member Meetings tonight! 😄
More information here: https://t.co/M2HJvQRMVa

New Member Meeting begins at 6pm.
The Local Meeting begins at 7pm.

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Attention Members: We hope to see you at the Local Meetings next week!
Please note, the Tuesday meeting has moved to the ROSEMONT!
More information here: https://t.co/M2HJvQSkKI

The Local Meetings begin at 7pm.
New Member Meeting begins at 6pm.

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The New Year is here, take a look back at the #2023Highlights of how Local 881 was working for you!
Read more: https://t.co/AVANUifB8u

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Happy New Years from Local 881! 🥳

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Happy Holidays from Local 881!

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Thank you to the @ILAFLCIO for interviewing Local 881 member and Steward, Kim Stewart about working during the holiday season!

Read the full interview: https://t.co/XddW1EOPsO

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Dispensary workers from Zen Leaf in Highland Park approved their first #unioncontract with UFCW 881 Cannabis! 🥳 They have annual wage increases, protection from unfair discipline, and a strong voice in the workplace.
Read more: https://t.co/M2lKDZLvRM

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Happy Hanukkah to all who are celebrating!

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Today and every day we are thankful for all the hardworking members of Local 881! We wish you all a healthy and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 #UnionStrong