As UFCW 1459 continues to fight for their members, I am pleased to announce another victory on the arbitration front. An employee at PMI, which services Westover AFB in Chicopee, was terminated in November just days before her allotment of personal time for the upcoming year was to be granted. The arbitration for this employee…
Brothers and Sisters, I am happy to report that we have recently won an arbitration with the City of Springfield. An employee who had recently come back from a workman’s comp injury was directed to drive a City truck to the dump. After unloading, his GPS, took him on a route which brought him under…
Over the past few months, there was talk of Stop & Shop closing stores throughout Western MA. We now know that Stop & Shop will be closing 1 store that is serviced by Local 1459,store 454 on Cooley Street in Springfield. If you have any questions, please reachout to your Business Representative, Katie Maynard at…
Under the National Labor Relations Act
Did you know… This is a seminal moment for America’s labor movement. Working people are standing together to create organizing momentum unlike we’ve seen in generations. The key that unlocks all doors for us as a movement is solidarity. That’s why it’s so important we stand with each other by supporting our strong union employers…
Educate- Organize- Share with your Family! The UFCW Union College Benefit is thrilled to launch a new cannabis-focused undergraduate certificate program! This initiative underscores our commitment to providing accessible, relevant educational opportunities that are in step with the evolving demands of the industry and the aspirations of our members. We understand that as union members…
Due to a decrease in usage of our office’s 800 number, we no longer see a necessity in continuing the service. You can still reach the office at (413) 732-6209 or at our office e-mail: workers@ufcw1459.com.
On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, President Jones announced his slate for Union Officers. The slate went unchallenged. Congratulations to the following 2024 – 2026 Union Officers: President: Jeff Jones (UFCW Local 1459) Secretary-Treasurer: Dean Ethier (UFCW Local 1459) Recording Secretary: Sue Seitz (Stop & Shop) Executive Vice President: Matt Szulborski (UFCW Local 1459) Vice President:…
Kroger and Albertsons have announced their plans for a megamerger in the fall of 2022. Despite the UFCW’s efforts to have an open dialogue with the companies, it has become clear that this megamerger could have a negative impact on not just you and your fellow UFCW members working at Kroger and Albertsons stores, but…
Our congratulations go to this year’s seniors for being selected as the 2023 UFCW Local 1459 Scholarship Fund Recipients. They have been awarded a grant from among many students who applied for this scholarship.