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Stewards Semimar Highlights “I
enjoyed meeting other Stewards and sharing information and experiences. I
learned a great deal, and the program was well planned. I’ve already shared
what I learned with my co-workers. I am proud to be a part of UFCW 8-Golden State.” Mario
Perez, Stockton “I was impressed, and from what I’ve heard, so was
everyone who attended. The speakers were great. We got a tremendous amount of
information on the resources available to us. It made me feel secure to know
that we are well prepared.” Scott Taylor,
Sacramento “Listening to the presentations and meeting with the other
Stewards was informative. The information that was shared was useful. Because
President Loveall is so confident, he made us feel confident. You can tell
that our Union has strong leadership.” Carlos Cervantes, Lindsay. |
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Solidarity Employee Free
Choice Act By Anti-Union
Employees Mike Thomson
“This was my first Stewards Seminar, and I got a lot out
of it. I learned a great deal about the issues involved in negotiations. As a
Steward, it’s important that I know as much as I can, because as the
negotiations proceed,I’ll be getting a lot more questions from our members.” Marie Garcia, Lemore |
Terrri Kiehlmeier Mark Berns UFCW8 Stewards
Seminars David
Levecque Sylvia Brock Herman DeSomber 23 Senior Vice-President’s Report Wal-Mart Abuses Rights San Diego Council Passes ‘Big Box’ Ordinance San
Diego’s City Council voted 5-3 on June 5 to pass a measure restricting the
construction of new “big box” superstores within the city’s limits.
The ban applies to retail developments larger than 90,000 square feet that use 10 percent of space to
sell groceries and other merchandise exempt from sales tax.
Mayor Jerry Sanders vetoed the measure on June 15, but the ordinance’s
supporters noted that they already have the five City Council votes that are
needed to override the veto. If the law is enacted, Wal-Mart and
other retailers affected by the measure could take the issue to voters
through a ballot petition.
The ordinance was modeled on a law in Turlock that has survived legal challenges
by attorneys representing Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.. |
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Editor: Jacques Loveall |
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