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Local 888 of the United Food and Commercial Workers is one of the most diverse locals in our international union, boasting a membership of over 10,000 workers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. We are one of the largest non-foods Unions representing many different industries, including Retail Department Stores, Insurance Sales, Plumbing Supply Houses, Machine Shops, and Industrial Manufacturing Shops.

What's New @ LOCAL 888

Current Campaigns

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    Wake Up Wal-Mart!

    The UFCW is committed to organizing Wal-Mart. It is a now a national campaign and Local 888 is assisting in our drive to bring Wal-Mart workers under the union umbrella. Wal-Mart has become much more than just a small corner store...

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    Lakeside Family
    The victory for Lakeside Family and Children’s Services came on January 5, 2006. The bargaining unit consists of residential counselors, who work with the developmentally disabled.

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Issues Spotlight

  • America’s Health Care Crisis
    Costs for health insurance are on the rise. Each day Local 888 members see the pressure for higher premiums at the bargaining table. Our employer based health insurance system is crumbling and our health safety net is being dismantled.

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