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Oct
21

Dollar General Workers To Vote to Join Local 371 in Historic Election.

The Dollar General employees in Barkhamsted, CT will vote on Friday October 22nd to join Local 371. They are only the second group of Dollar General workers to ever vote to join a union. A rally was held on October 20th, attended by over fifty people, to show support to these brave workers in their historic election.

https://www.audacy.com/wtic/news/local/pro-union-rally-held-outside-barkhamsted-dollar-general

Union holds rally in support of Barkhamsted Dollar General employees

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Jul
26

Sharpen your skills with the Workforce Essential programs offered through UFCW education benefits

Get the knowledge that will help you advance your career. Spending time on improving or expanding your skills may help you achieve personal career goals such as earning a promotion or becoming an expert on a certain field – UFCW is here to help you move onward and upward!

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If you are interested in using this benefit, please complete and submit the form on this page. It may take a few days to verify your UFCW membership. However, once confirmed, you’ll receive an email that explains how to login and begin taking free online classes.

Capacity for these programs is limited and spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-saved basis.

Registration will begin on Tuesday, July 20 at 12pm ET.

At this time, this benefit is only available to UFCW members.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the UFCW education helpdesk at education@ufcw.org

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Jun
16

Local 371 Charity Golf Tournament July 21st!

After a two year hiatus, we are pleased to announce the Local 371 18th Annual Union Open will be held on Wednesday, July 21st at Whitney Farms Golf Course in Monroe CT.  Registration starts at 9am, with shotgun start at 10:30am. Join us for a great round of golf, including breakfast, lunch, beverages on the course, and dinner with open bar.  Download the registration form here!

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