Category Archives: Member Spotlight

Member of the Week: Kellie Cooper

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 […]

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Member of the Week: Priscilla Perez

Priscilla Perez of Ralphs #83 has been in the industry for 25 years. She started in the bakery as a cake decorator and is currently a cashier. When asked what inspired her to get more involved she said, “Even in a small store like #83 we need good shop stewards to communicate information to every […]

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Member of the Week: Joanne John Murphy

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 […]

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Member of the Week: Michele Clarke

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, […]

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Member of the Week: Dawn Rabonza

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 […]

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Member of the Week: Paul Halicus

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, […]

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Member of the Week: Kit Wilson

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 […]

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Member of the Week: Tom Slesser

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 […]

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Member of the Week: Mike Frantz

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 […]

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Member of the Week: Peter Truong

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 […]

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