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UFCW 1776 Celebrates Another Cannabis Victory Organizing Campaign at Coffee Shop Gains Traction Battle to Protect PLCB Members Cannabis Workers at Restore Dispensary Vote to Join UFCW 1776 EAST PETERSBURG, PA, March 21, 2024 – Cannabis workers at Restore Dispensary in East Petersburg in Lancaster County have voted to join UFCW Local 1776, the first step in establishing better wages and working conditions for the 20 employees at this location. Read More... Cannabis Workers at 3 AYR Worksites Vote to Join UFCW 1776 PLYMOUTH MEETING, March 7, 2024 – Cannabis workers at 10 AYR worksites across Pennsylvania ratified a new contract lifting their wages, health and welfare, and pension benefit while further cementing UFCW Local 1776 as the union for this growing industry. It has been a big month for these workers and our Local. Read More... 2024 Scholarship Opportunities WENDELL W. YOUNG III MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST We’re now accepting submissions for our 2024 Wendell W. Young III scholarship contest. This scholarship fund was designed to provide scholarships for members and their families to attend school and pursue their education. This is a great opportunity, and we encourage those who are eligible to participate. Read More... Women’s Network Supports Domestic Violence Victims Our UFCW Local 1776 Women’s Network organized an event at our Plymouth Meeting office to prepare donation bags for victims of domestic violence. They were able to make and donate over 130 bags for adults and children. Read More... Annual 102.9 MGK Turkey Drop This Thanksgiving we proudly supported 102.9 WMGK’s Annual Turkey Drop with a $3,000 donation to City Team to help those in need this season. Thanks to Empire Kosher’s generous donation we were able to add 150 turkeys to our contribution. "I want to give a shout out to our members here at UFCW 1776 who make and serve the food that feeds America. Read More... Rosemary Manella Recieves Legislative Recognition Long-time Acme member Rosemary Manella received legislative recognition from Rep. Ben Sanchez for her 43 years of dedicated service! Rosemary’s commitment to Acme Markets and UFCW Local 1776 fostered friendships and positive relationships in the years she was involved. As a leader, a manager, a friend, and a colleague, she proved irreplaceable. Read More... WWYIII & Earl Helfand Memorial Scholarship Contest We are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Wendell W. Young III Scholarship Award AND the Earl Helfand Heart of Gold Award! This contest is designed to provide scholarships for members and their immediate family members to pursue their education. Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all who participated, value each and every response. Read More... Employees at Coffee Tree Roasters Ratify First Contract PITTSBURGH (September 19, 2022) – UFCW Local 1776 President Wendell Young IV announced today that the workers at The Coffee Tree Roasters have voted by an overwhelming margin to ratify their first contract. These workers fought for this important win. Read More... Employees at Trulieve North Shore Medical Cannabis Dispensary Join UFCW 1776 PITTSBURGH (August 30, 2022) – UFCW Local 1776 President Wendell Young IV announced today that the workers at the Trulieve North Shore medical cannabis dispensary have voted to join Local 1776. I want to congratulate these workers for their hard work and commitment throughout this process,” Young said. Now, we move to the bargaining table. Read More... President Biden Announces Student Loan Debt Relief Plan During President Biden’s campaign, he promised to provide targeted student debt relief to working and middle-class families. This morning, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that they are taking actions to fulfill that commitment and will provide debt relief to borrows who qualify as they prepare to resume student loan payments following the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More... Newly Elected Leonard Purnell Takes Over as Recorder We are pleased to announce that Leonard Purnell our Director of Field Services and the Cannabis/Healthcare Division has been elected by your Executive Board to serve as Recorder of UFCW Local 1776. Leonard began his career at the local back in 1992 when he participated in our internship program, he became an official staff member shortly after. Read More... U.S. Department of Justice Sues Poultry Processors on Workers’ Behalf Litigation Shows Why We Need Leaders Who Put Workers First The Biden administration’s Department of Justice recently announced that it has filed a lawsuit against three large poultry processors, accusing the companies scheming to deceive workers, suppress wages and stifle competition. The three processors are Cargill, Sanderson Farms and Wayne Farms. Read More... Three More Successful Organizing Victories These successful campaigns reflect the Local’s on-going commitment to the cannabis sector at every level. President Young, our Representatives and Field Operations team, among others, all played key roles in these wins. In addition to the workers themselves, we threw everything we could at these drives,” said President Young. Read More... UFCW 1776 Joins Advocates in Denouncing Legislation to Bring Discriminatory Don’t Say Gay” Bill to PA Plymouth Meeting, PA – UFCW 1776 today joined the...