UMagazine September-October 2015
September-October 2015
read more »Member of the Week: Leticia Martinez
Leticia Martinez of Ralphs #139, has been in the industry for over 20 years. She started out as a courtesy clerk and is now a cashier. Martinez’s hobbies include spending time with her family and spending time outdoors. When asked what inspired her to get more involved she said, “I always wanted to help people […]
read more »GM Cross Over Pay
When hours for Food Clerks become tight, management tends to rely more and more on General Merchandise (G.M.) Clerks crossing over to the Food Clerk classification to get the job done. Historically pay issues were easily spotted and corrected by members at store level by simply bringing it to the attention of the Store Director. […]
read more »Member of the Week: Larry Benjamin
Larry Benjamin of Albertsons #6510 has been in the industry for 40 years. He started with the night crew and is now a Food Clerk and Cashier. Benjamin’s hobbies include playing and watching golf, ministry and watching sports. When asked what inspired him to get more involved he said, “I wanted to do my part […]
read more »Member of the Week: Kermie Mack
Kermie Mack of Food 4 Less #508 has been in the industry for 27 years. He started as a Courtesy Clerk and is currently a Customer Service Manager. Mack’s hobbies include relaxing on the beach and traveling. He also participates in several cancer walks and volunteers his time mentoring teenage boys through his church. When […]
read more »Member of the Week: JJ Blinn
JJ Blinn of Ralphs #78 has been in the industry for 14 years. He started as a Courtesy Clerk, later became a checker and is now a Dairy Box Clerk. Blinn’s hobbies include playing the trombone, gambling at the casinos, and going to Catalina and the beach. He also hopes to write a sitcom based […]
read more »Member of the Week: Mark Beierle
Mark Beierle of Albertsons # 6110 has been in the industry for 27 years. He was hired as a courtesy clerk and is now the Dairy Manager. When asked what inspired him to get more involved he said, “I think it is important to be a positive role model, and I enjoy helping other people.” […]
read more »Member of the Week: John Naffziger
John Naffziger of Albertsons #6509 has been in the industry for 27 years. He started out as a Courtesy Clerk and is currently a Food Clerk and working the Dairy Box. Naffziger’s hobbies include sailing, riding bikes, reading, spending time with his daughter and soon, his twin sons. When asked what inspired him to get […]
read more »Member of the Week: Valerie Alfred
Valerie Alfred of Food 4 Less has been in the industry since 1966. She worked her way up from the bakery to GM Lead. When asked what got her more involved in her Union she replied, “I have been a member of Local 324 since 1966 and have seen the changes in the grocery industry […]
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