UFCW Local 2

A day of recognition, restoration, & celebration.

As much as it is a celebration of freedom, Juneteenth is also a reminder of delayed freedom and the struggles that the enslaved African-Americans endured.
May this day remind us to continue the fight for racial equality. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽

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This week, UFCW Local 2 proudly introduces Mr. Mersed Zejnilovic ! 🌟

⏰ Time is ticking! ⏰

Treat Dad to some amazing union-made gifts on his special day!
For more ideas visit 👉 https://www.aflcio.org

⏰ ¡El tiempo corre! ⏰

¡Obsequiale a tu padre en su dia especial, algo hecho por trabajadores con union!
Para obtener más ideas, visite 👉 https://www.aflcio.org

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“There is no health without mental health.” 💚🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️

Gratitude fills the air this Monday as we kick off the week with a thankful heart!

Today, we shine the member spotlight on Mrs. LaSonya, Not only is it her birthday today, but being around LaSonya makes every day feel like a celebration!

Thank you, LaSonya, for everything you do! Wishing you the happiest of birthdays and endless appreciation for your outstanding contributions.

🚨Kansas City Consentino's Price Chopper Members: It's negotiation time!🤝💼

With everything to gain and nothing to lose, lets stand together for a better future! 💪

Last month, we conducted a training session focused on the significance of understanding your contract.📖⚖️📚

This initiative aimed to equip our union stewards with comprehensive knowledge on topics such as:

→ Effectively representing individual members.
→ Addressing Grievances.
→ Organizational Efforts.

A huge thank you is extended to all of our dedicated stewards who participated in the training session! 🫶🏼

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We are so proud of being once again the Main Sponsors of the Dodge City Toros FC in 2024! Our support allows the Toros FC Academy to keep the training cost and uniform expenses affordable for over 200 youth talented soccer players who participate in the Mini Toros Junior Program and the Toros Elite Academy opening opportunities to many kids and young players to access a College path and a professional career.
UFCW Local 2 believes our members and their families deserve to thrive and have a better life. LET'S GO TOROS!!

Estamos orgullosos de ser nuevamente Patrocinadores Oficiales de Dodge City Toros FC! Nuestro patrocinio permite mantener el costo del entrenamiento y los uniformes a bajo costo para los mas de 200 integrantes de los Mini Toros y la Academia Elite, abriendo oportunidades a muchos pequenos y jovenes talentosos para acceder a la universidad y una carrera profesional.
UFCW Local 2 cree que nuestros miembros y sus familias merecen ser exitosos y lograr una vida mejor. VAMOS TOROS!

UFCW Local 2 UFCW2 represents working families in the grocery, retail, meat packing and food processing Industries

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📰"We are thrilled to announce that UFCW Local 2 is once again our proud Main Sponsor for 2024!
Their generous support not only fuels the growth of our club, but also helps us keep training costs and uniform expenses affordable. From our minis to our first team, their sponsorship inspires us all. Thank you, UFCW Local 2 for the continued support!"
We cant wait for the new drip coming soon!
VAMOS TOROS!!

REMINDER TO OUR MEMBERS: The 2024 Charity Foundation scholarship is still open for members or their child/dependent under the age of 20.
👩‍🎓Several $8,000 college scholarships will be awarded. Deadline to apply is May 14, 2024.
For more info, visit: https://ufcwcharityfoundation.org/scholarship/

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Fecha limite para aplicar por las becas de la Fundacion de la UFCW es el 14 de mayo! Lllene su ap-licacion en https://ufcwcharityfoundation.org/scholarship/

Descubra el programa universitario con descuento de UFCW, que ofrece tasas de matrícula con grandes descuentos en las universidades participantes. Desbloquee clases en línea flexibles y persiga objetivos de educación superior según su horario. Disponible para todos los miembros y familias de UFCW.

Obtenga más información:

UFCW Discount College Program - The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Want to continue your own education? The UFCW Discount College Program gives you an affordable and flexible path to earning your degree.

Discover the UFCW Discount College Program, offering highly discounted tuition rates at participating colleges. Unlock flexible online classes & pursue higher education goals on your schedule. Available to all UFCW members & families.

Learn more: https://www.ufcw.org/ufcw-discount-college-program/

Descubra el programa universitario con descuento de UFCW, que ofrece tasas de matrícula con grandes descuentos en las universidades participantes. Desbloquee clases en línea flexibles y persiga objetivos de educación superior según su horario. Disponible para todos los miembros y familias de UFCW.

Obtenga más información: https://www.ufcw.org/ufcw-discount-college-program/

WELCOME WORKERS of Earth Dispensary in Raytown, MO!
“The reason I wanted to unionize is for job security and to make sure, as employees, our voices can be heard,” said Edward Garvin Jr. “The industry is so new that it opens a lot of options for exploitation. Having a strong union contract helps prevent employers from taking advantage of the very workers who help make this industry so successful.”

Cannabis Workers in Missouri Join Local 2 - For Local Unions Cannabis workers at From the Earth Dispensary in Raytown, Mo., recently joined UFCW Local 2 for a better life. This is first cannabis unit in the Kansas City area to be represented by UFCW Local 2. The 29 workers joined our union family for the better wages and benefits that come with union membersh...

As America's largest cannabis Union, UFCW Local Two welcomes Earth Dispensory workers in Raytown, MO. After voting to join UFCW, these 29 commited members will continue to fight along our side for job security and their right to negotiate their first Union contract.

UFCW is committed to improve the lives of all our members across the different industries we serve. We say NO to Workers Exploitaition and YES to Jobs with Dignity.

🎓✨ New Scholarship Alert ✨🎓

🚨 Open 2/12/24 - 5/12/24 🚨

The UFCW International Union has provided scholarships for more than 50 years and the UFCW Charity Foundation will continue that effort! 💪🏼

For more information, please visit https://ufcwcharityfoundation.org/scholarship/

¡Nuestra Unión Internacional UFCW ha brindado becas durante más de 50 años y la Fundación Benéficiaria UFCW continuará ese esfuerzo! 💪🏼

Para mas informacion sobre la beca por favor visite https://ufcwcharityfoundation.org/scholarship/

Joel Soto is the son of Abel Soto-Loza, a 9-year member at National Beel in Dodge City, Kansas. Joel is a current Dodge City Community College student, obtaining an Associate of Science degree. After that, he plans to transfer to Emporia State University and major in biological sciences with a zoology concentration.✨

🎓Apply for the 2024-2025 scholarship today!

Joel Soto es hijo de Abel Soto-Loza, miembro desde hace 9 años en National Beel en Dodge City, Kansas. Joel es un estudiante actual de Dodge City Community College donde obtendra su título de Asociado en Ciencias. Después de eso, planea transferirse a la Universidad Estatal de Emporia y especializarse en ciencias biológicas con especialización en zoología.✨

🎓Para solicitar la beca año escolar 2024-2025 haga clic aqui:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBuV0op9XdLs7ycA0AHC2d8am4RT3PodfZNs12RD7DSrIuXw/viewform?usp=sharing

Oliver Triana-Gutierrez is the son of Hector Triana Rodriguez, a 12-year member at Cargill in Dodge City, Kansas. Oliver was admitted to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he is pursuing a Computer Science degree.

🎓✨For eligibility and requirements, click the link:

Oliver Triana-Gutiérrez es hijo de Héctor Triana Rodríguez, miembro de Cargill en Dodge City, Kansas desde hace 12 años. Oliver ingresó a la Universidad de Nebraska-Lincoln, donde actualmente cursa una licenciatura en Ciencias de Computación.

🎓✨Para conocer la elegibilidad y requisitos, haga clic en el enlace:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBuV0op9XdLs7ycA0AHC2d8am4RT3PodfZNs12RD7DSrIuXw/viewform?usp=sharing

🎓✨ Scholarship Alert! ✨🎓

UFCW Local 2 members, as well as their children, and grandchildren can apply for a $2,000 college Scholarship!
For eligibility and to apply click the link:

¡Miembros de UFCW Local 2, así como sus hijos y ñietos pueden solicitar una beca universitaria de $2,000!
Para conocer la elegibilidad y solicitud, haga clic en el enlace:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBuV0op9XdLs7ycA0AHC2d8am4RT3PodfZNs12RD7DSrIuXw/viewform?usp=sharing

UFCW Local 2 UFCW2 represents working families in the grocery, retail, meat packing and food processing Industries

Respect & Honor ✊✊🏼✊🏿