Tag: UFCW 655
The Holidays Rest On Your Shoulders
By DAVID A. COOK
President
Some of you have heard me say this before but it always bears repeating: the holiday season would not be the...
President Cook re-elected by landslide; entire rank-and-file Executive Board by acclamation
Leadership to continue to ‘fight for rights of our members’
“Landslide” is the way a member online responded to the news that UFCW Local 655...
Missouri’s least productive legislature tops itself
By DAVID A. COOK
President
“This year will go down as one of the least productive years in the legislature’s history, but considering the priorities...
New year, new union
By DAVID A. COOK
President
It’s 2023 and let me tell you, the times they are a-changin’. I’m happy to report that the staff and leadership...
Earn your rest
By DAVID A. COOK
President
Earlier this month I found myself at our annual UFCW Retiree’s Christmas Party. The annual gathering is our small way of...
After midterms, politicians must act
By DAVID A. COOK
President
Last week we endured the 2022 midterms. If you’re anything like me, you probably welcomed an end to the ceaseless campaign...
‘Flex’ Work Begins
By DAVID A. COOK
President
Those of you familiar with our Schnucks contract ratified earlier this year may already be aware of the historic new language...
Watch for new member survey soon
By DAVID A. COOK
President
For the first time in a little while, most of our partners will be receiving this issue of the Labor Tribune...
Major contracts are complete: so what’s next?
By DAVID A. COOK
President
Last week, Dierbergs partners ratified a new three-year union contract. This contract, nearly identical to the one ratified last month by...
At the halfway mark, Missouri politicians struggle to help working people
By DAVID A. COOK
President
The Missouri Legislature has officially adjourned for their one-week spring break, marking the halfway point of the 2022 legislative session.
As...