United Food and Commercial Workers

New Jersey’s First Service-Disabled Veteran And Latino-Owned Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Jersey City

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- The Cannabis Place announces the grand opening of its New Jersey flagship dispensary location this Thursday at 4:20 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- The Cannabis Place announces the grand opening of its New Jersey flagship dispensary location this Thursday at 4:20 p.m.
  • Recently, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360, in partnership with The Cannabis Place, announced the completion of the country’s first-ever cannabis retail pre-apprenticeship training program.
  • Held at The Cannabis Place’s community impact room adjacent to its dispensary in Jersey City, nearly two dozen local students learned the basics of working in a cannabis retail environment from UFCW Local 360’s experts.
  • Every participant, after completing the two-week course, has now started their journey to a unionized cannabis dispensary career with The Cannabis Place.

Rally in support of striking video game workers advocating for a more just industry

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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The video game workers are members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 401 (UFCW Local 401) working for Keywords Studios in Edmonton.

Key Points: 
  • The video game workers are members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 401 (UFCW Local 401) working for Keywords Studios in Edmonton.
  • They are the first unionized workers in Canada’s video game industry.
  • The striking workers at Keywords Edmonton are a part of a growing movement called Fair Play 4 Game Workers.
  • Fair Play is comprised of professionals working in the video game industry across the globe, labour advocates, and concerned gamers, who are advocating for change in the industry to better benefit workers.

First in the Nation Union-Employer Cannabis Pre-Apprenticeship Program Launches in Jersey City

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Held at The Cannabis Place’s community impact room in Jersey City, 22 local students are learning the basics of working in a cannabis retail environment from UFCW Local 360’s own experts.

Key Points: 
  • Held at The Cannabis Place’s community impact room in Jersey City, 22 local students are learning the basics of working in a cannabis retail environment from UFCW Local 360’s own experts.
  • Every participant, after completing the two week course, has a job with The Cannabis Place where they can accrue the time and experience needed to complete the apprenticeship program.
  • “We have a visionary employer harnessing our unmatched cannabis industry expertise to train ambitious, local, but often overlooked talent.
  • He is putting his U.S Marine Corps experience, and his unique perspective to work in the cannabis industry.

INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) on Behalf of Investors

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HRL ) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Key Points: 
  • Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HRL ) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.
  • On October 12, 2023, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union announced workers for Hormel in Minnesota, Georgia, Wisconsin and Iowa voted to ratify a new labor contract that includes "the largest wage increases in the company's history."
  • On this news, Hormel’s stock price fell $3.33, or 9.8%, to close at $32.40 per share on October 12, 2023, thereby injuring investors.
  • This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) on Behalf of Investors

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HRL ) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Key Points: 
  • Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HRL ) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.
  • You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at [email protected] to learn more about your rights.
  • On this news, Hormel’s stock price fell $3.33, or 9.8%, to close at $32.40 per share on October 12, 2023, thereby injuring investors.
  • Whistleblower Notice: Persons with non-public information regarding Hormel should consider their options to aid the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower Program.

Canada’s first unionized game developers vote unanimously in favour of strike action

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 401 (UFCW Canada Local 401) working at Keyword Studios in Edmonton have unanimously voted in favour of strike action.

Key Points: 
  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 401 (UFCW Canada Local 401) working at Keyword Studios in Edmonton have unanimously voted in favour of strike action.
  • The union representing workers at Keywords Edmonton, UFCW Canada Local 401, has filed an unfair labour practice complaint at the Alberta Labour Relations Board against their employer.
  • The workers at Keywords Studios were laid off in September amidst negotiations to achieve a first collective agreement.
  • UFCW Canada is the country's most innovative organization dedicated to building fairness in workplaces and communities.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) on Behalf of Investors

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HRL ) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Key Points: 
  • The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HRL ) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.
  • If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
  • On this news, Hormel’s stock price fell $3.33, or 9.8%, to close at $32.40 per share on October 12, 2023, thereby injuring investors.
  • This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Cannabis Cultivators Join UFCW Local 152 in Latest Success

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Workers at a New Jersey cannabis cultivation site have voted to join United Food and Commercial Workers Local 152.

Key Points: 
  • Workers at a New Jersey cannabis cultivation site have voted to join United Food and Commercial Workers Local 152.
  • The vote is the latest in a string of successes for the union’s Cannabis Division.
  • “We are proud to represent these cannabis cultivators,” Local 152 President Brian String said.
  • Local 152 will continue to meet with the workers to draft contract proposals and schedule bargaining dates with the company.

Keywords Edmonton says ‘Game Over’ for video game testers trying to fight for better

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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EDMONTON, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently unionized videogame testers working at Keywords Studios in Edmonton have been laid off from their employer amidst the fight to win a fair first collective agreement.

Key Points: 
  • EDMONTON, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently unionized videogame testers working at Keywords Studios in Edmonton have been laid off from their employer amidst the fight to win a fair first collective agreement.
  • Sixteen video game testers from Keywords Studios Edmonton vote unanimously in favour of joining UFCW Canada Local 401 in the summer of 2022 – making history by becoming the first video gaming industry workers to unionize in Canada.
  • The team had previously worked on quality assurance and testing for industry heavyweight BioWare, owned by Electronic Arts.
  • UFCW Canada is the country's most innovative organization dedicated to building fairness in workplaces and communities.

New Jersey’s Inclusion of Bona Fide Labor Organizations in Cannabis Legislation Continues to Pay Dividends for Workers

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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The Curaleaf cultivation site joins the company’s dispensaries in Bordentown, Edgewater and Bellmawr in choosing to organize with UFCW Local 360.

Key Points: 
  • The Curaleaf cultivation site joins the company’s dispensaries in Bordentown, Edgewater and Bellmawr in choosing to organize with UFCW Local 360.
  • MPX NJ’s dispensary is the first of two to hold a vote.
  • “When you deal with companies like MPX NJ, it makes the process easier for everyone,” said Hugh Giordano, UFCW Local 360 director of organizing.
  • The official AFL-CIO’s designated cannabis labor union, UFCW works with employees and business owners to create a successful, regulated cannabis industry that delivers family-sustaining jobs and is focused on social equity.