January 29, 2026, Roseville, Calif. – UFCW 8-Golden State has reached a tentative agreement covering members working at Adventist Health in Mendocino County. This tentative agreement reflects the unity, persistence,…
Bargaining for a new Pharmacist contract began today with Albertsons and Vons. We presented our proposals, which were shaped by members’ feedback, and included wages, staffing and pension improvements. The…
We are pleased to announce that UFCW 8 members working at Mar-Val Foods and Gene’s Fine Foods have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new Union contract which delivers meaningful improvements…
UFCW 8-Golden State is proud to announce a tentative agreement has been reached for members working at California Community Credit Union. The three-year agreement delivers meaningful gains across several key…
UFCW 8-Golden State is pleased to announce members working at Harris Ranch Beef have ratified a new contract. This two-year agreement includes wage increases in each year of the agreement…
October 29, 2025 — Fresno, CA -- In an impressive show of solidarity and determination, workers at the Foster Farms Lamona facility have voted to ratify their first-ever Union contract…
Negotiations resumed with Adventist Health this week and we made progress on several contract language items. We resolved multiple issues, getting closer to a complete agreement which protects and strengthens…
ROSEVILLE, CALIF. – We are pleased to share UFCW 8-Golden State has reached a tentative agreement with Lunardi’s Markets which delivers meaningful improvements in wages, benefits, and working conditions for…
UFCW 8-Golden State is pleased to announce, members working at Raley’s, Bel Air, and Nob Hill have overwhelmingly ratified their new contract, which delivers substantial gains for thousands of workers…
We are pleased to announce UFCW 8-Golden State members working at Stater Bros. in Kern County have ratified a new three-year agreement. Throughout these negotiations, our members stood strong. We…
UFCW 8-Golden State members working at Mission Bell Winery voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new three-year collective bargaining agreement. The new contract includes significant wage increases and a ratification bonus,…
TO ALL UFCW 8-GOLDEN STATE MEMBERS EMPLOYED BY RALEY's, BEL AIR AND NOB HILL FOODS Dear Sisters and Brothers: UFCW 8–Golden State will be conducting drop-in contract ratification meetings on…
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