Tag: UFCW Local 655
Bargaining Begins
By DAVID A. COOK
President
2021 will be over before we know it and that means that much of this union’s time and resources are about...
‘What about me?’
By DAVID A. COOK
President
In the past few weeks our two largest employers, Schnucks and Dierbergs, both announced additional money for their employees. Schnucks and...
The next big step
By DAVID A. COOK
President
It was by no means an easy decision or a simple process, but after a few months of searching we have...
Union popularity is at an all-time high — so what...
By DAVID A. COOK
President
There was a rare moment of good news earlier this month, and it has significant implications for the future of...
The PRO Act and union partners in politics
By DAVID A. COOK
President
Sometimes it feels like there is too much happening in the news to even try to keep up. These past eight...
The future is bright
By DAVID A. COOK
President
A few weeks ago we started reaching out directly to our partners like you with an announcement: we are hiring. Local...
What COVID should teach us
By DAVID A. COOK
President
Despite the great progress we’ve made recovering from a global pandemic, I find myself sadly writing this column with a somewhat...
Why Solidarity Matters
By DAVID A. COOK
President
A few weeks ago, our brothers and sisters at UFCW Local 88 approved a new contract with Schnucks after lengthy negotiations...
UFCW Local 655 says ‘goodbye’ to Garry Torpea, welcomes new officers
New Local 655 officers sworn-in
CHANGING THE GUARD - With the retirement of Secretary-Treasurer Garry Torpea, Local 655’s new officers were sworn in at the...
Saying a fond farewell to Garry Torpea
By DAVID A. COOK
President
This week is bittersweet for Local 655, because it marks the final week of work for our Secretary-Treasurer Garry Torpea.
I...