Member of the Week: Luz Alcantar

Luz Alcantar of Kaiser has been in the industry for 21 years. She started out as a pharmacy assistant and is now a Pharmacy Technician. Alcantar’s hobbies include working at her local church in the children’s ministry. She also is trying to build a non-profit charity program for low income families that struggle to provide […]

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Member of the Week: Ann Ramirez

Ann Ramirez of Kaiser has been in the industry for 18 years. She has been a shop steward for the last three years at Kaiser’s La Palma Pharmacy . Ramirez’s hobbies include the love of travel and spending time with her 4 children and eight grandchildren. She hopes to retire in a year or two […]

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Member of the Week: Vilma Franqui

Vilma Franqui of Stater Bros. #164, has been in the industry for 17 years. She started out as a courtesy clerk and is now a GM Clerk working the salad bar. Franqui’s hobbies include fishing, hiking, camping, dancing, gambling, and helping the organizing department. When asked what inspired her to get more involved she said, […]

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Member of the Week: Marty Woods

Marty Woods of Ralphs #739 has been in the industry for 34 years. He started out as a box boy and is now a Meat Manager. Wood’s hobbies include coaching and umpiring baseball, being a public address announcer at sporting events, singing, staying active with his church and his family. “I actually was a box […]

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The Rich History of the Po-Boy

The Rich History of the Po-Boy

Submarine sandwiches have become a staple of American lunches. Depending on the region, these sandwiches may be called by various names: Grinder, Hero, Hoagie, Torpedo or simply Sub. All have their own subtle qualities and history, but one variation of the Sub should spark an interest to every friend of labor – the Po-boy. Born […]

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