Vivian Barlund of Albertsons #6194 has been in the industry for 16 years. She started as a Bakery Clerk, became a Bakery Manager, moved to Customer Service Supervisor, Checker, Scan Coordinator, Bookkeeper, Safety, and returned to the Bakery. Barlund’s hobbies include reading, writing, cooking, dance parties with her kids. When asked what inspired her to […]

Alicia Sanders of the UFCW Food Division Trust Fund has been in the industry for 10 years. She started in the mail room, a year later moved to Provider Processing and nearly a year later moved to the Enrollment Department and is currently in the Medicare Enrollment Department. Sanders’ hobbies include reading and cooking. When […]

Javier Ybarra of Albertsons #6163, has been in the industry for 26 years. Ybarra started as a Courtesy Clerk, went straight to night crew and is now a Food Clerk in Frozen Foods. Ybarra became a Union Steward after the 2003/2004 Strike-Lockout. He has since worked on the Fresh n’ Easy campaign and is currently […]

Armando Villa of Albertsons #6510 has been in the industry for 28 years. He was hired as a courtesy clerk and is now the Meat Manager. When asked what inspired him to get more involved he said, “I wanted to help people and fight for our rights and what is rightfully ours.” Q: How would […]

Cirilo Diaz of Albertson’s 6124, has been in the industry for 42 years. He started as a courtesy clerk for Shopping Bag Food Stores in 1970 and is currently a checker. Diaz’s hobbies include computers, cars, being involved with his children’s activities and walking. Diaz became a Shop Steward when the primary at his store […]

Susan Chapel of Vons #2206 has been in the industry for 18 years. She was hired in the seafood department and is currently a Seafood Manager. Chapel’s hobbies include traveling to the Caribbean and various islands and countries in Europe. She also enjoys water sports and being on the computer. When asked what inspired her […]

Sayla Tu of Vons #3076, has been in the industry for 7 years. She started out as a courtesy clerk and is now Floral Manager. Tu’s hobbies include being creative and watching the Travel Channel. She hopes to do some traveling of her own in the future. When asked what inspired her to get more […]

Devi Snyder of Kaiser in Downey has been working for Kaiser for eight years. She started in the Mail Order Processing Center as an assistant and is now a Union Steward and Labor Liaison/Sponsor for Local 324. She is also Labor Co-Lead for Regional Ops Labor Management Partnership (LMP). Snyder’s hobbies include photography, she likes […]