Joan Ponitz of Disneyland has been in the industry for 17 years. She has been a sales hostess for hotel stores since 1995. Ponitz’s hobbies include traveling and spending time with her dog. She also does a walk for animals to help injured and homeless animals. When asked what inspired her to get more involved […]

Zury Robles of Ralphs #265 has been in the industry for 5 years. She started as a Courtesy Clerk and is now a Cashier. When asked what inspired her to get more involved she said, “I wanted to know what the union was all about and to be able to help my fellow employees with […]

Tracey Guenther of Stater Bros. # 37 has been in the industry for 12 years. She has been working as a grocery clerk and checker her entire career. When asked what inspired her to get more involved she said, “I wanted to help other employees and let them know not to give up, there is […]

Dave Urban of Albertsons Warehouse has been in the industry for 35 years. He started at the warehouse when it opened as a forklift operator and is now in receiving. Urban’s hobbies include spending time with his 10 grandchildren, traveling, and maintaining old cars, his current project being a 65 Chevy. When asked what inspired […]

Linda Peterson of Albertsons #6525 has been in the industry for 9 years. She was hired as a Starbucks Manager and is currently a GM Manager. Peterson’s hobbies include spending what time she can with her family, reading, camping, spending time with her grandchild and being active in Boyscouts. When asked what inspired her to […]

Nicole Brandvig of Ralphs #221 has been in the industry for 22 years. She was hired as a clerk’s helper and is now a Price Integrity Clerk. She is also responsible for new hire orientation, cashier training and is her store’s safety coach. Brandvig’s hobbies include spending time with her seven year-old niece and 8 […]

Kellie Cooper of Albertsons #6186 has been in the industry for nearly 12 years. She was hired as a clerk’s helper and is now the assistant front end manager and bookkeeper. Cooper’s hobbies include kayaking, spending time at the beach, riding bikes, walking the dog, cooking, movies, hiking, running, and time at the gym. When […]

Joanne John Murphy of Central Parking has been in the industry for 2 years. She was hired as an office assistant and is now a Shop Steward and administrative assistant. John-Murphy’s hobbies include riding jet skis and reading books for her book club. When asked what inspired her to get more involved she said, “My […]