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May-June 2013
President's Report: What can you do to help secure a better contract? Ask a boyscout?
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Thousands of members choose not to fully fund HRA
History: The El Monte Berry Strike
Feature: Member Veda Kuban focuses energy on helping athletes with disabilities
Feature: Retirees Club celbrates 42 years of fun and friendship
Feature: Barbara Hamilton: She has worn every hat, played every role and made a lasting impact on an entire movement
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March-April 2013
President's Report: Is Membership Part of 'Who You Are'?
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Disney's rank-and-file stewards can hold their heads high
History: Hit the big boss for a raise
Feature: Credit union changes name to UFCW Credit Union
Feature: Rite Aid Historical Landmark
Feature: Scholarship Application
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January-February 2013
President's Report: Another hard year brings both elation and grief; 2013 may be the year we turn the corner
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Increasing our numbers is key to our future
History: Paul Robeson and the Peekskill Riots
Feature: Retired member postpones rest to take his city's daunting challenges
Feature: CVS and OC Dental Members ratify new contracts
Feature: Reps get new areas
Feature: President asked to participate in Electoral College
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November-December 2012
President's Report: Our Opponents Deserve Some Credit For Our Win
Secretary Treasurer's Report: A fair and even handed procedure for discipline is benefit of union contract
History: The Rock Spring Massacare
Feature: Local Banks on Member's generosity (Clare Sandis)
Feature: Internal Bleeding:Walmart employees stage one-day strike
Feature: Prop 32 galvanizes union members statewide, leading to pro-worker victories at all levels
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September-October 2012
President's Report: If Prop 32 is allowed to pass, California can bo longer call itself a democracy
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Obama's re-election a must as we strive to secure our 'fair share'
History: A Mill Mother's Lament
Feature: New members of 324! Renaissance Doors & Windows
Feature: Peter Macaulay- Local member, local artist
Feature: New E-Board member Joanne John MurphyFeature: Conference Coverage
Feature: Where labor stands on politics: local endorsements
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July-August 2012
President's Report: Mismanagement 101- SuperValu appears destined to repeat mistakes that led to layoff
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Ruling on national health plan a huge victory on the road to universal coverage
History: A Mother's Love becomes Labor's Future
Feature: From mourner to master, member finds fulfilling hobby in aftermath of personal loss
Feature: 2012 Scholarship Winners
Feature: Father-son trying to visit every ball park in Major League Baseball
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May-June 2012
President's Report: These Guys Never Looked Back-or Blinked (Jatar Wage Re-Opener
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Individual mandate is essential ingredient in any national health care plan
History: Extra! Extra! Read all about the real newsies
Feature: Local 324 Food Bank
Feature: LA latest battlefield in mission to organize medical marijuana industry
Feature: Day-Lee Food ratifies new contract
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March-April 2012
President's Report: Here we go again-another attempt to shut you up via ballot initiative
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Union seeks to bolster service to pharmacists in bold new initiative
History: The Bisbee Deportation
Feature: No Pain, No Gain- Featuring Andi Land
Feature: 2012 Election Endorsements
Feature: Shelf Life- Albertsons Warehouse workers
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January-February 2012
President's Report: Occupy Wall Street: A great idea that didn't work out
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Courage and unity among members at Food 4 Less pays off
History: Toledo Auto-Lite Strike
Feature: What is an Arbitration?
Feature: 2011: A Labor Year in Review
Feature: Kaiser stewards convene as upcoming contract talks dominate discussion
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November-December 2011
President's Report: 2011- The year of the roller coaster for Organized Labor
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Vital protections can be found in obscure, anonymous part of the contract
History: The Elaine Massacre: An American Tragedy
Feature: Hometown Hero: Ralphs clerk saves baby's life
Feature: AB 183 Bill banning alcohol sale at self check signed by Governor
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September-October 2011
President's Report: Your strength will stand as an example for others to follow
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Next up- Food 4 Less
History: Look for the Union Label
Feature: Members reject second contract offer
Feature: Picket Sign Assembly
Feature: Contract Ratification Vote!
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July-August 2011
President's Report: Another Day Another Dollar
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Big 3 strategy seeks to break you down
History: A Song for an Unsung Hero
Feature: 2011 Scholarship Award Winners
Feature: Labor Studies Classes offered at Local
Feature: Employers attempt massive cost shift to members
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May-June 2011
President's Report: How can you not take it personally?
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Companies would be wise to see contract as a chance to attract top pharmacists
History: Weingarten Rights: The story of Leura Collins
Feature: Companies contract demands way off target
Feature: Strike Authorization Vote
Feature: What do you think of the contract proposal?
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March-April 2011
President's Report: Tough days ahead at the bargaining table
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Fill out your HRQ- for your sake
History: The Pullman Strike and Battle for Los Angeles
Feature: It can't hurt they're all union: Dental Photo Essay
Feature: Organized Labor Under Seige Nationwide
Feature: Scholarship Application Rules
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January-February 2011
President's Report: Upcoming challenges require greater activism from our members
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Scholarships show our commitment to helping members and their families reach higher
History: A Martyr blooms in the Lettuce Fields
Feature: Enough is enough: Jatar Workers Gain Union Representation
Feature: Mistress of Disaster: Member's Work with Federal Relief Agency
Feature: Scholarship Application
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November-December 2010
President's Report: Meet the new 'Dave'
Secretary Treasurer's Report: The value of your service
History: Addie Wyatt: UFCW Lighthouse
Feature: 2010 Steward Conference Coverage
Feature: Labor's future to be determined by judges
Feature: Governor vetos AB 1060 (bill to curb teen drinking)
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September-October 2010
President's Report: The Truth about the party of 'No'
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Local races are often overlooked but can be of paramount importance to all of us
History: Joe Hill: A Man That Did Not Die
Feature: Folicles of Faith: Member donates hair to Locks of Love
Feature: Upcoming Election Endorsements
Feature: Brown V Whitman: Why UFCW Endorses Jerry Brown
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July-August 2010
President's Report: Elections in some states show a more militant pool of union activists
Secretary Treasurer's Report: For pro-union candidates to win, pro-union voters have to vote-it's that simple
History: The rich history of the Po-Boy
Feature: UFCW Scholarship winners 2010
Feature: Membership Diversity: JBS Plant members pose for a quick snap-shot
Feature: Charity Golf Event: Local brings in another $100,000 for a total of $1.3m raised
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May-June 2010
President's Report: Obama's recent victories good for the country and for labor
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Contract expiration looms large for members as we look ahead to future challenges
History: Miners of West Virginia have long history of struggle
Feature: UFCW Food Trust Fund Members
Feature: Disney's Long Distance Die Hards... commited or just plain Crazy???
Feature: Primary Nominations
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March-April 2010
President's Report: Union contracts provide priceless peace of mind to thousands
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Professional Division members to be well-served by new appointees
History: Big Battle Against Little Steel
Feature: UFCW Members fare better than most during recession
Feature: Kaiser Permanente named #1 HMO in California
Feature: Food Trust ratifies new contract
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January-February 2010
President's Report: Wellness programs work best with positive incentives
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Scholarship Program a real commitment to education, not just good PR
History: Lucy Parsons: The Timeless Rebel
Feature: Former Political Director Elected Speaker of the Assembly
Feature: Wellness, should you be punished for bad habits? The Healthcare Debate
Feature: Scholarship Application
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December 2009
President's Report: What progress awaits us? A reflection on the past 10 years.
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Passing AB 1060, a needed precaution
History: Rose Pesotta: Knowing a Woman's Place
Feature: Activists seek to 'unmask' Walmart's bogus claim
Feature: Kaiser Steward Conference Coverage
Feature: Members in Arizona UFCW Local 99 Avoid Strike
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October-November 2009
President's Report: Website Shocases Local's commitment to reaching members
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Stewards Conference demonstrates how old-fashioned 'word of mouth' can blend with modern technology
History: The Real Norma Rae
Feature: Local 324 Member Market: Food Bank aims to help struggling members
Feature: In Honor: Local 324 honors members and their families in the US Armed Forces
Feature: Membership Diversity: A look inside Rancho Federal Credit Union
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August-September 2009
President's Report: Wal-Mart wants health care for all - and I've got some swampland in Florida I'd like you to see
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Health Insurance should not be seen as a luxury for the privileged few, but the basic right of all citizens
History: Oakland General Strike: A Worker's Holiday
Feature: Union as far as the eyes can see: Union Optometry Offices
Feature: Health care reform and the benefit of a union
Feature: Bare knuckles brawl ends in narrow loss for UFCW
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June-July 2009
President's Report: Obama's NLRB appointments help shift board to labor's cause
Secretary Treasurer's Report: Who pays? Putting profits first leads to patient suffering
History: Banning Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath
Feature: Scholarship Award Winners
Feature: Mounting problems at Fresh & Easy fuels growing campaign
Feature: Cure CVS campaign gathers a crowd
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April-May 2009
President's Report: Sometimes it's hard to tell the facts without a scorecardSecretary Treasurer's Report: Worker's Comp changes lay in store for Californians
History: Frank Little: A murder in Butte
Feature: Disneyland/DCA employees, another part of our union
Employee Free Choice Act: Pending law promises sweeping change
Employee Free Choice Act: Senator Feinstein wavers in support of labor bill
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February-March 2009
President's Report: Suggestion for Kroger's new corporate motto: Stupidity is mached only by their arroganceSecretary Treasurer's Report: Employee Free Choice Act: A Course to restoring the middle class
History: 1903 Oxnard Beet sows the seeds of diversity
Feature: Kaiser Permanente members, UFCW members staff Kaiser's newest facility
Feature: Disney contract ratified with 12.5% pay hike.
Member Feature: Member Nicole Feltman wins big on "Family Feud"
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December 2008
President's Report: As a union member, the next four years should be free of enemy fire-now that's changeSecretary Treasurer's Report: 2008 stands as on of the best years in our Local's history; May it mark the beginning of things to come
History: Preserving labor's legacy
Feature: Smithfield workers in North Carolina vote to join UFCW; Victory caps 14-year battle that became union's top priority
Feature: Local 324 Political Director John Perez already making waves in the state capital after election-night win
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