Member of the Week: Joe Terranova
Joe Terranova of Ralphs #117 has been in the industry for 44 years. He started as a box boy in Alpha Beta and is now a Closing Manager.
Terranova’s hobbies include racquetball, surfing the web and playing on the computer.
When asked what inspired him to get more involved he said, “The injustice of it all. I didn’t like the way they treated people and wanted to help.”
Q: How would your life be different if you were not a union member?
A: “We would be just like Walmart. No benefits, low wages, and a lot of uncertainty.”
Q: What in your life are you most proud of?
A: “My family.”
Q: If you could make any single change in your workplace what would it be?
A: “I would want there to be better communication within the store.”