UFCW Local 700 Leader to Serve Community as Poll Worker on Election Day

UFCW Local 700 Executive Board Member Vern Sowers is serving as a poll worker for the first time this November. A 17-year union leader and member, Vern decided to spend his time working the polls because, “This is a very important election. It’s our civic responsibility to make sure there are as many polling locations …

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Joe Biden Stands with UFCW Members Across the Country

Joe Biden will continue stand up with and for hardworking people – including members of UFCW who have been working tirelessly to feed our nation throughout a global pandemic. In a recent letter to UFCW members, Biden says: “While industries and entire sectors of our economy have gone remote, we’re reminded daily of the essential …

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UFCW700 Endorses Myers-Lawson for Governor and Lt. Gov

Indiana families need leaders with the expertise to lead us through a public health crisis and the courage to stand up for workers. Dr. Woody Myers and Linda Lawson are the team we need to build a better future for middle class families in our state. UFCW Local 700 is proud to join working families …

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UFCW Local 700 Endorses Jonathan Weinzapfel for Indiana AG

Because of his support of working families across Indiana, dedication to the values embodied by the labor movement, and commitment to addressing the needs of all hard-working men and women in our state, UFCW Local 700 is proud to endorse Jonathan Weinzapfel for Indiana Attorney General. See our endorsement letter here.

UFCW Local 700 Endorses Christina Hale for Congress

United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 700 announced their endorsement for Christina Hale in her race for United States Congress in Indiana’s 5th District. UFCW Local 700 represents nearly 14,000 workers in supermarkets and food packing, processing, and manufacturing plants and is part of the 1.3 million-member United Food and Commercial Workers International …

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UFCW Local 700 Endorses Bloomington Mayor Hamilton for Re-Election

United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 700 announced the endorsement for Mayor John Hamilton’s re-election today. UFCW Local 700 represents nearly 14,000 workers in supermarkets and food packing, processing, and manufacturing plants and is part of the 1.3 million member United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. “UFCW Local 700 is proud to …

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UFCW Local 700 endorses Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett for re-election

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 700 announced their endorsement for Mayor Joe Hogsett’s re-election today. Local 700 President Joe Chorpenning named Hogsett’s unwavering support for working men and women in the endorsement. “The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700 has long been proud to call Mayor Joe Hogsett …

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UFCW Local 700 Endorses Mel Hall for Congress

UFCW International Vice President and Local 700 President Joe Chorpenning announced the endorsement of Mel Hall for Congress in Indiana’s 2ndDistrict. The lifelong Hooiser and former CEO of Press Ganey, a health care patient satisfaction survey company, Hall has dedicated his career to creating jobs and helping hardworking Hoosier families succeed. Hall will fight for …

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UFCW Local 700 Announces Endorsement of Karen Salzer for State Rep

INDIANAPOLIS, IN —Today, UFCW International Vice President and Local 700 President Joe Chorpenning announced the endorsement of Karen Salzer for Indiana State Representative (HD-20). Salzer, a Union Representative at UFCW Local 700, has dedicated her career to creating more opportunity for people in Northwest Indiana. Prior to her current position at Local 700, Salzer was …

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UFCW Local 700 Applauds Passage of SB1

United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 700 represents nearly 14,000 members in the supermarkets and packing and processing plants throughout Indiana. These hardworking men and women are professionals who serve our community every day by producing and selling items that end up on kitchen tables all around our state. “We are pleased to …

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