UFCW Local 371 is part of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. The International Union represents over 1.4 million working men and women throughout the United States and Canada. The Members of the UFCW come from all backgrounds and walks of life. The UFCW represents members in a wide range of Industries, including health care, meatpacking, poultry and food processing, manufacturing, distillery, winery, textile and chemical trades, and retail food.

The UFCW is America's Neighborhood Union-members standing together to improve the lives and livelihoods of workers, families, and communities. Whether it's making the blue jeans your children wear to school, stocking and scanning the groceries you buy, or processing the turkey you carve on Thanksgiving Day, UFCW members are proud to serve you.

Local 371 has been in existence since May 13, 1940 and has approximately 12,000 members working in various industries and with various employers in Connecticut, Western Massachusetts and Vermont.

The UFCW Local 371 is about workers helping workers achieve better wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. Despite the challenges of soaring health care premiums, costly prescription medications, retirement insecurity, and economic instability, Local 371 is a powerful voice for working men and women, leading efforts to protect and improve the livelihoods of all workers.

Sincerely,
Brian A. Petronella
International Vice President
President, Local 371 U.F.C.W.

To all Local 371 Members employed by Shaw's Supermarkets

Dear Brothers and Sisters-

Negotiations between Shaw's and Local 371 ended tonight, Friday, March 7, 2008 at 6:00 PM.

Both sides are still far apart on a number of very important issues. Local 371 and the Company have agreed to have a Federal Mediator sit in on the negotiations in hopes that an agreement can be reached before the contract expires at midnight on Saturday, March 8, 2008.

If a tentative agreement is not reached by 10:00 AM on Sunday, March 9, 2008, a strike vote will be taken.

At this crucial time it is important that you support your Union Leadership, so we can obtain a new contract agreement we can all be proud of.

Thanks for your continued support.

In Solidarity I am,

Brian A. Petronella

For Locations See Attached Document

Join other union members to discuss issues important to working families with 5th District Congressman Chris Murphy.  Held at the Waterbury branch of the University of Connecticut- 99 East Main Street, Waterbury.  Bring family and friends!

Join other Local 371 members at the Stand up for Health Care Rally this Saturday, May 5th from 11am-1pm at Bushnell Park in Hartford (next to the State Capitol).  Thousands of people from across the state will be there. Inspirational speakers, "share your story"  video stations, a parent-comfort station, and radio and TV coverage will make this day historic for the state.  Power Station 104.1 and WPRX 1190 AM will join us.  You will be part of history in the making! 

"A-7", the six-brother Atlanta-based gospel group, will keep you inspired; Ray Gonzalez's 12-piece salsa band, a family-friendly Connecticut Hip-Hop Dance troupe, a marching band, bagpipes, and drums will keep you dancing, and free Carousel rides, clowns with balloons, and face painting will keep the kids laughing!. 

FREE parking at the legislative office building's garage and many parking lots surrounding the park!  For directions or to arrange to meet your UFCW Local 371 brothers and sisters, call Keri Hoehne at 800-882-5571 ext. 3006. 

Stand up for health care!

Saturday, May 5, 2007
11 am - 1 pm
Bushnell Park
Hartford, CT

Show up and be counted - it matters

Go to healthcare4every1.org or call 203.639. 0550

Click here to find out more about meetings, hearings and rallies across the state. Click here for a copy of the May 5th rally flyer.