Michele Clarke of the UFCW Food Employers Joint Trust Fund has been in the industry for 16 years. She was hired as a Health Benefits clerk at Local 324, worked at the Branch Office, and later transferred to the Fund Office. She currently works in the Eligibility Department. Clarke’s hobbies include faux paint finishes, crafts, […]
read more »Dawn Rabonza of Ralphs # 165 has been in the industry for 22 years. She was hired just after she left the Army as a Meat Wrapper and is currently a Price Integrity/ Grocery Clerk. Rabonza’s hobbies include Riding her Harley’s spending time with her family and going to Maui. She also just retired from […]
read more »Paul Halicus of Disneyland has been in the industry for 22 years. He started as a Store Operator at the Star Trader and now is at Midway Games on Paradise Pier DCA. Halicus’ hobbies include photography and Renaissance Fairs. When asked what inspired him to get more involved he said, “When Disney California Adventure opened, […]
read more »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 […]
read more »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 […]
read more »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 […]
read more »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 […]
read more »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 […]
read more »Darren Uyematsu of Vons Market #2280, has been in the industry for almost 3 years. He is currently an Inventory Control Clerk. Uyematsu’s hobbies include many outdoor activities like camping and fishing. When asked what inspired him to get more involved he said, “It seemed like a good thing to do, helping and representing my […]
read more »Coleen Palmer of Disneyland Resort, has been in the industry for 23 years. She works in Disney Stores, and over the last 23 years, has been in nearly every store. Palmer’s hobbies include spending as much time reading her favorite authors as she can as well as doing word puzzles. She also spends time with […]
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