Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
Across the country, members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) are building union strength this election season. As Election Day approaches, UFCW members throughout the country have been mobilized to get out the vote and help make sure members’ voices are heard at the polls. “Reaching out to fellow members to engage in meaningful dialogue around voting and the things that matter to them this year has been empowering,” said Debbie Whipple (not pictured), who works for a Kroger grocery store in Fayetteville, Georgia, and has been a member of UFCW for more than 40 years. “With each call, being able to gather and share information about the candidates this year and offer assistance with voter registration, early voting requirements, voting dates to remember, and mail-in voting allows me to have a finger on the pulse of our union’s voices.” Members in Ohio, Kentucky, Kansas and Arizona also were highlighted. Click here to read more.