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UFCW Local 455 - Working Together, For Our Members and Our Community
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Message from President William H. Hopkins
For the 1.3 million members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), the 2008 Presidential election was about restoring the American dream for America’s workers.
UFCW members nationwide were excited and energised by Barack Obama's message. And that excitement and energy unleashed an unprecedented nationwide mobilization and outreach effort that reached millions of working families across the country to help secure Obama's historic victory!
I would like to personally thank each and every one of Local 455's Rank and File members for their determination in getting out the vote and for the enthusiasm committed to the campaign and for believing in change.
VICTORY FOR OBAMA!
YES WE CAN!
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HISTORIC VICTORY FOR WORKING FAMILIES
Video: Election Night Speech in Grant Park
Message from Barack: "How This Happened"
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UFCW Local 455 - Helping It's Members When Tragedy Hits!
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UFCW Local 455 Responds to Hurricane Ike Devastation
The devastation of Houston, Galveston and the surrounding bay areas by Hurricane Ike spurred an intensive relief effort by UFCW Local 455, UFCW International Union and many UFCW Local Unions in the US and Canada.
Please check out our Website Photo Gallery for more pictures of Local 455's relief efforts from Hurricane Ike.
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President Hopkins, Sue Mann & Local 455
Member Robert Sneed from K-950 Orange, TX.
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Disaster Hot Line Telephone Numbers
Contact Numbers for Hurricane Ike Assistance:
American Red Cross
713-526-8300
www.houstonredcross.org
Blue Roof Program
1-888-766-3258
Disaster Food Stamps
Call 211 or apply at any HHSC office through Oct. 17
FEMA
Telephone: 1 (800) 621-FEMA (3362)
TDD: 1 (800) 462-7585
www.fema.gov
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has offered help to Texans who cannot return to their homes. FEMA will pay for hotels and motels for residents who cannot return to their homes. The agency will pay the bills directly to participating hotels or motels.
Assistance will be available from Sept. 14 until Oct. 14. The program will not reimburse Texans for any hotel or motel expense before Sept. 14. Residents must apply for assistance through FEMA either at its Web site or by calling its 24-hour hot line at 1-800-621-FEMA.
The agency is receiving a high volume of calls and wait times on the phone can be lengthy. Applicants are advised to call during non-peak hours.
Home inspections do not have to be completed prior to registration.
Evacuees must fit all of the following criteria:
- FEMA must be able to verify the identity of the evacuee.
- The primary residence of the evacuee must be in one of the counties that has been designated as a disaster area.
- The primary residence is inaccessible or unlivable due to damage or a lack of power.
Those who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for other types of FEMA assistance.
For a list of participating hotels, visit www.FEMAEvacHotels.com.
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Updated
On: Nov 07, 2008 (08:11:00)
| It Doesn't Cost - It Pay's To Belong |
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YOUR UNION WORKING HARD FOR YOU
Totals for Grievances Through OCTOBER, 2008
Grievances Pending 173
Grievances Resolved - 2008 551
Employees Reinstated - 2008 59
Total (Back pay) - 2008 $ 326,803.66
TOTAL RETRO PAY & BENEFITS - 2007 $364,531.61
Grievances Resolved - 2007 468
Employees Reinstated - 2007 70
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Fiesta Organizing Blitz
Five other major labor organizations, along with two civil rights organizations — Amnesty International and ACORM — joined UFCW Local 455’s drive to bring unionism to employees of Fiesta Supermarkets. Read More
Walmart Blitz
Safety — that is, providing protection for employees and customers — has always been a priority of UFCW Local 455. Read More
Immigration Update
Too many workers confuse “illegal” with “immigrants”, which tends to dampen their support for basic rights owed to all workers — including our newest Americans. Read More
Become A UFCW Local 455 Member In Action!
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Looking for more information on Organizing your workplace?
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Kroger Stewards Conference 2006
Updated
On: Feb 15, 2008 (16:21:00)
Approximately two hundred Kroger Stewards from Local 455’s jurisdiction in Texas and Louisiana enthusiastically participated in a two-day seminar held at the Houston Fireman’s Conference Center in Houston, TX on August 16 – 17, 2006 Read More...
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