Category Archives: Member Spotlight

Member of the Week: Kermie Mack

Kermie Mack of Food 4 Less #508 has been in the industry for 27 years. He started as a Courtesy Clerk and is currently a Customer Service Manager. Mack’s hobbies include relaxing on the beach and traveling. He also participates in several cancer walks and volunteers his time mentoring teenage boys through his church. When […]

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Member of the Week: JJ Blinn

JJ Blinn of Ralphs #78 has been in the industry for 14 years. He started as a Courtesy Clerk, later became a checker and is now a Dairy Box Clerk. Blinn’s hobbies include playing the trombone, gambling at the casinos, and going to Catalina and the beach. He also hopes to write a sitcom based […]

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Member of the Week: John Naffziger

John Naffziger of Albertsons #6509 has been in the industry for 27 years. He started out as a Courtesy Clerk and is currently a Food Clerk and working the Dairy Box. Naffziger’s hobbies include sailing, riding bikes, reading, spending time with his daughter and soon, his twin sons. When asked what inspired him to get […]

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Member of the Week: Cecil Flores Jr.

Cecil Flores Jr. of Albertsons Warehouse has been in the industry for nearly 40 years. He was hired as a forklift driver and is currently a salvage and utility clerk. Flores’s hobbies include recycling, taking care of his parents and spending time with his 10 grandchildren at their soccer and dance practices. When asked what […]

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Member of the Week: Vincent Vandeth

Vincent Vandeth of Vons #2146 has been in the industry for 42 years. He started as a liquor clerk and box boy, moved to the night crew and is currently a cashier. Vandeth’s hobbies include reading, gardening, motorcycles, body surfing, and most recently jet-skis. When asked what inspired him to get more involved he said, […]

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Member of the Week: Daniel Pinedo

Daniel Pinedo of Stater Bros. #142, has been in the industry for 23 years. He started as a courtesy clerk and is now in the produce department. Pinedo’s hobbies include playing basketball, poker and golf. When asked what inspired him to get more involved he said, “I wanted to let my fellow workers know how […]

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Member of the Week: Maria Soto

Maria Soto of Albertsons #6521 has been in the industry for 12 years. She started part-time as a Service Deli Clerk, and is now full time in the Bakery. Soto’s hobbies include reading and spending time with her family. When asked what inspired her to get more involved she said, “Because I am interested to […]

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Member of the Week: Rosa Cassady

Rosa Cassady has been in the industry for over 29 years. Cassady started as a GM Clerk and is now a Supervisor. Cassady’s hobbies include spending time with her children and movie watching. When asked what inspired her to get more involved she said, “Knowledge. I wanted to know more about my union, and what […]

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