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Alba Goens of Gelsons #6 has been in the industry for more than 10 years. She was hired as a cashier. Goens’s hobbies include walking, cake decorating, jewelry making, floral arranging and needlepoint. When asked what inspired her to get more involved she said, “I wanted to learn more about the union and I care […]

Kevin Larkin of Ralphs 34, has been in the industry for 34 years. He started as a Meat Cutter and is now the Meat Manager. Larkin’s hobbies include fishing, hunting, dirt bike riding, spending time outdoors and family outings. When asked what inspired him to get more involved he said, “At first I wanted to […]

Daniel Masai of Vons #3076, has been in the industry for 35 years. He started out as a box boy and is now a grocery manager. Masai’s hobbies include Fishing and gambling. “I’ve always been an advocate for the underdog, which we are against the large grocery companies.” Q: How would your life be different […]

Stephanie Fox of Vons #2090, has been in the industry for 7 years. She is a Deli Clerk. Fox’s hobbies include laughing as often as possible and taking her children to soccer or karate. When asked what inspired her to get more involved she said, “Being a voice for my fellow employees. It’s important to […]

John Cole of Ralphs #250 has been in the industry for 38 years. He started out as a box boy and is now a Produce Clerk. Cole enjoys gardening and likes cacti. He also did commercials for Ralphs about 7 years ago (prior to the strike/lockout). “When the steward for the store left I requested […]