{"id":65163,"date":"2025-07-06T10:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T14:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/?post_type=actions&#038;p=65163"},"modified":"2026-09-04T09:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T13:51:03","slug":"festival-foods","status":"publish","type":"actions","link":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/actions\/campaign\/festival-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"We are the Festival Foods Union"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"spacer\">\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-af816f15 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"button\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#fighting-for\">What we&#8217;re fighting for<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"button\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"#testimonials\">Hear from our members<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"button\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" id=\"our-needs\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#FAQs\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We\u2019re trailblazing a better future at Festival Foods with a union<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We, the workers at Festival Foods, are unionizing to fight for better working conditions. We unionized our first store last year in Madison, Wisconsin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Now, we\u2019re embracing strength in numbers to fight for a union contract that delivers better wages, healthcare, attendance policies, retirement plans, and more.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our coworkers at our sister company, Schnuck\u2019s, have already unionized and won strong contracts. Schnuck\u2019s is owned by our larger parent company, The 1939 Group.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The 1939 Group knows how powerful we can be with a union \u2014 that\u2019s why they\u2019re trying so hard to convince us not to unionize. But it\u2019s not up to them to decide what we can and can\u2019t do as a group of united workers!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on to learn more about <strong><a href=\"#fighting-for\">what we can win with a union<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you have questions about what managers are telling you about our union at your store, <a href=\"#FAQs\"><strong>we\u2019ve set the record straight in our FAQs<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet the Festival Foods Union Bargaining Team\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kMCpq6ySE3k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 contained-block module-padding\" data-module=\"gallery\">\n    <h2 class=\"gamma\">What are my rights to unionize my workplace?<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"tw-flex tw-flex-wrap\">\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"tw-mb-12  tw-w-full\">\n                        <a\n                            aria-label=\"What are my rights to unionize my workplace?\"\n                            href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uuqKkU1uYX8\"\n                            class=\"relative block\"\n                            data-lity>\n                            <div data-id=\"video-holder-1642817139\" class=\"play-button tw-w-full tw-aspect-ratio-16\/9 tw-relative \">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                    alt=\"\"\n                                    class=\"tw-absolute tw-object-cover tw-w-full tw-h-full\"\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-attorney-thumbnail-copy.jpg\"\n                                    data-object-fit=\"cover\"\n                                >\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nlrb.gov\/about-nlrb\/rights-we-protect\/the-law\/employees\/your-rights-during-union-organizing\"><strong>Click here to learn more about your rights to start a union at your workplace.<\/strong><\/a><br><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 id=\"FAQs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details contents-left is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Where Does Festival Foods Have a Union?<br><\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Our coworkers in Madison, WI, voted yes to unionize last July. Now, they\u2019re negotiating for a first contract that sets a new bar for working conditions, pay, and benefits at Festival. The more of us who join them from different stores, the more negotiating power we all have to improve our company in the long run.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"spacer\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details contents-left is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What is a Union Authorization Card and what is its purpose?<br><\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br>Local 1473 asks that you sign an Authorization card so we can prove to the National Labor Relations Board that we in fact have enough interest from a bargaining unit to file for a Union Election.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"454\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/AuthorizationCard-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/AuthorizationCard-1.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/AuthorizationCard-1-300x213.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"spacer\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details contents-left is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>If I vote yes for a Union, when will I have to start paying union dues?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Union dues start the month following a union contract being ratified, voting yes, by the members inside your company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a lot of false info about union dues out there, especially on Festival\u2019s site, but you can get the facts about dues by checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/union-101\/what-is-union-busting\/union-mythbusting\/\">UFCW\u2019s \u201cUnion Mythbusting\u201d series here<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"spacer\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details contents-left is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How much are Union dues at Local 1473?<br><\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Local 1473\u2019s Union dues are set by the membership. The membership voted in 2024 to have the following dues structure: two times your hourly rate or two times the per capita rate, currently $16.04, whichever is higher per month. If you make less than $16.04 per hour, your monthly dues payment would be $32.08 per month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"spacer\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details contents-left is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Are there initiation fees or other monetary obligations if I vote yes for a Union?<br><\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>No. The Union does charge an initiation fee of $25.00, broken down into ten payments of $2.50, for anyone hired after a union contract is voted in by the members. This fee is waived for anyone who is working in the location when the first contract is reached.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"spacer\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details contents-left is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>If I vote yes for a Union, will I have to go on strike?<br><\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>A strike is only authorized by two-thirds of the union members or employees in a company that has recently organized voting yes to a strike. In a newly organized company, only people who have signed an authorization card would have the right to vote yes or no for a strike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local 1473, under President Bailey\u2019s leadership, has never actually been on strike. The membership in four different locations has authorized a strike but never had to actually strike. The membership has always been successful in remedying the issue that caused the members to authorize the strike.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"spacer\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details contents-left is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What\u2019s the relationship between Schnuck&#8217;s and Festival Foods?<br><\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Our parent company, the 1939 group, owns a chain called Schnuck\u2019s too. Schnucks workers have unionized at over 65 stores, and they\u2019ve won significant improvements that make it easier to thrive in our industry. There\u2019s no reason we can\u2019t do the same at Festival Foods!<br><br><strong>Recently, Schnucks grocery workers reached a historic, three-year contract that delivers industry-leading healthcare, a strong pension plan, and guaranteed raises over the course of the contract.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"spacer\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details contents-left is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How can I get involved with starting a union at Festival Foods?<\/strong><br><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Fill out the form below<\/strong> to get in contact with us! Trained UFCW organizers will help you put together a plan for your store, and you can connect with us here at the Madison store to hear about our experience, too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 id=\"testimonials\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hear from our members<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-shannon-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-shannon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-shannon-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-shannon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-shannon-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-shannon.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"contents wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPeople should be able to live off the work they do. Work should feel welcoming and enjoyable, instead of making people feel like a cog in the company\u2019s machine. Unionizing protects those values, and that is why I supported my coworkers in forming our own union at Festival Foods.\u201d <br>\u2014 <strong>Shannon<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-gloria-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-gloria-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-gloria-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-gloria-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-gloria-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-gloria.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"contents wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cManagement demoted hundreds of loyal employees without giving them a reason or any meaningful recourse. My coworkers did not deserve that. That is one of the many reasons I chose to stand with my coworkers and unionize Festival Foods.\u201d <br>\u2014 <strong>Gloria<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-nari-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-nari-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-nari-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-nari-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-nari-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-nari.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"contents wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The reason I support our Union is that here\u2019s always someone to talk to, and I don\u2019t feel alone on the job.&#8221; <br>\u2014 <strong>Nari<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-jordan-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-jordan-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-jordan-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-jordan-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-jordan-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-jordan.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"contents wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I\u2019ve been here for 4.5+ Years, I enjoy the job and routine I have got going on, and I would like that protected.&#8221; <br>\u2014 <strong>Jordan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-piper-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-piper-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-piper-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-piper-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-piper-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-piper.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"contents wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Now I am very supported and protected during conversations with higher-ups. Nothng\u2019s gone wrong yet, but it\u2019s nice to have our Union if something does go wrong. I feel like there\u2019s something to fall back on, and people to talk to about concerns; there\u2019s great connectivity, and I can keep up-to-date on daily happenings in the group chat!&#8221;<br>\u2014 <strong>Piper<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-buddy-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-buddy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-buddy-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-buddy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-buddy-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-buddy.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"contents wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I\u2019m hoping for more consistent hours, more PTO, and equal pay. Nothing too crazy besides addressing inconsistent hours.&#8221; <br>\u2014 <strong>Buddy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-sam-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-sam-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-sam-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-sam-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-sam-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-worker-photo-sam.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"contents wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I am tired of the big bosses making all the decisions without consulting employee, and making things way worse.&#8221;<br>\u2014 <strong>Sam<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/Festival-Madison-Andrew-Liquor-Store-Doors-Closed-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/Festival-Madison-Andrew-Liquor-Store-Doors-Closed-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/Festival-Madison-Andrew-Liquor-Store-Doors-Closed.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"contents wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I have been here a long time and only AFTER the workers got together and formed our Union that management addressed one of our biggest safety concern and closed the liquor department store entrance! Thank You, UFCW!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"contents wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 <strong>Andrew<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 contained-block module-padding\" data-module=\"gallery\">\n    <h2 class=\"gamma\"><\/h2>\n    <div class=\"tw-flex tw-flex-wrap\">\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"tw-mb-12  tw-w-full\">\n                        <a\n                            aria-label=\"\"\n                            href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/07tU09TFBRA\"\n                            class=\"relative block\"\n                            data-lity>\n                            <div data-id=\"video-holder-114673207\" class=\"play-button tw-w-full tw-aspect-ratio-16\/9 tw-relative \">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                    alt=\"\"\n                                    class=\"tw-absolute tw-object-cover tw-w-full tw-h-full\"\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/ff-testimonial-thumbnail-copy.jpg\"\n                                    data-object-fit=\"cover\"\n                                >\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 contained-block module-padding\" data-module=\"gallery\">\n    <h2 class=\"gamma\"><\/h2>\n    <div class=\"tw-flex tw-flex-wrap\">\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"tw-mb-12  tw-w-full\">\n                        <a\n                            aria-label=\"\"\n                            href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ylwexcebycU\"\n                            class=\"relative block\"\n                            data-lity>\n                            <div data-id=\"video-holder-1807327087\" class=\"play-button tw-w-full tw-aspect-ratio-16\/9 tw-relative \">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                    alt=\"\"\n                                    class=\"tw-absolute tw-object-cover tw-w-full tw-h-full\"\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/07\/festival-foods-schnucks-thumbnail-copy.jpg\"\n                                    data-object-fit=\"cover\"\n                                >\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"spacer\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 id=\"form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to make Festival Foods better with us? 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