Member of the Week: Kit Wilson

Kit Wilson of Disneyland has been in the industry for 38 years. He started as a sales host and is currently a stock receiver. Wilson’s hobbies include musical theater and he has had singing roles in Jesus Christ Superstar, Man of LaMancha, and Fiddler on the Roof. He is also a commissioner for the CIEC […]

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Member of the Week: Tom Slesser

Tom Slesser of Albertsons #6526 has been in the industry for nearly 24 years. He started out working in the meat department as a Meat Clerk/Wrapper and is currently the Meat Manager. Slesser’s hobbies include mountain biking and making improvements to his home. When asked what inspired him to get more involved he said, “The […]

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Member of the Week: Mike Frantz

Mike Frantz of Albertsons #6170 has been in the industry for 35 years. He started out working nights as a second stage Food Clerk for Lucky’s and is currently a Dairy Clerk. Frantz’ hobbies include golf and woodworking. When asked what inspired him to get more involved he said, “I am former management. I know […]

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Member of the Week: Peter Truong

Peter Truong of Kaiser Permanente has been in the industry for 3 years. Truong’s hobbies include tattoos, working with his hands and fixing cars. Q: “Why did you become a steward?” A: “I want to be more involved with everything and not just come to work and go home.” Q: What do you like most […]

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A Martyr blooms in the Lettuce Fields

A Martyr blooms in the Lettuce Fields

Shortly before noon on Saturday, February 10, 1979, Rufino Contreras and a half-dozen other United Farm Workers walked onto a lettuce field owned by Mario Saikhon. They were into the 22nd day of a bitter strike against Saikhon and had hoped to convince the scab workers to honor their line. But as they approached the […]

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Member of the Week: Esther Cervantes

Esther Cervantes of Kaiser Permanente has been in the industry for 9 years. She started out in the Central Refill Pharmacy and is currently in the Mail Order Processing Center. Cervantes’ hobbies include spending as much time as she can with her three children. Q: “Why did you become a steward?” A: “I became the […]

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