Fighting for Workers. Every Day. — UFCW
United Food & Commercial Workers
Fighting for workers. Every day.
UFCW represents 1.3 million members across food, retail, and healthcare industries — negotiating better wages, safer conditions, and stronger benefits every day.
Workers represented across North America
Our commitment
Fifty years of standing together
These numbers represent decades of collective action — workers who stood together, negotiated hard, and built something lasting for the generations that followed.
Members represented across food, retail, and healthcare
Years of advocacy for workers' rights
Collective agreements negotiated and maintained
Local unions serving communities across North America
Industries — food processing, retail, and healthcare
"When workers stand together, they don't just win better wages — they build the kind of dignity that no employer can take away."
Our campaigns
Fighting on every front that matters
- Campaign 01
Fair Wages for Every Worker
No one who works full-time should struggle to pay rent. UFCW fights for living wages, transparent pay scales, and regular cost-of-living increases in every contract we negotiate.
- Minimum wage floors in every collective agreement
- Annual cost-of-living adjustments
- Pay equity across gender and racial lines
- Campaign 02
Safe Workplaces, No Exceptions
Every worker deserves to come home safe. UFCW advocates for rigorous safety standards, proper training, and accountability when employers cut corners on worker protection.
- Mandatory safety training and equipment
- Independent workplace safety audits
- Whistleblower protections for reporting hazards
- Campaign 03
Healthcare Benefits That Actually Help
Quality healthcare shouldn't be a luxury. UFCW negotiates comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits — and fights to keep them when employers try to reduce coverage.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Mental health and addiction support programs
- Prescription drug coverage for families
Member voices
In their own words
These are accounts from members who chose to share what union representation has meant for their lives and their families.
"Before UFCW, I worked doubles with no overtime. After our first contract, I got a raise, set hours, and actual sick days. I didn't know work could feel like that."
"The union didn't just get me better pay — it gave me a voice. When management tried to cut our breaks, we filed a grievance and won. That's what representation actually means."
"My healthcare benefits through UFCW covered my daughter's surgery. Without the union contract, I don't know how we would have managed. It changed everything for our family."
Member accounts are shared with consent. Names and details are as provided by the individuals.
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with workers?
Employers and partners who work with UFCW build stronger, more stable workforces. Fair contracts reduce turnover, improve morale, and create workplaces where everyone wins.
Stronger workplaces start with fair representation
- Reduced turnover — unionized workers stay longer, saving employers significant recruitment costs.
- Clear grievance processes — structured dispute resolution that protects both workers and management.
- 1,000+ active agreements — proven frameworks that work across food, retail, and healthcare sectors.
- Community trust — employers who treat workers fairly earn lasting loyalty from customers and communities.