Local 371’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament is Wednesday May 20th! We are excited to welcome golfers to Whitney Farms Golf Course on Route 110 Monroe CT. Registration starts at 8:30 with shotgun start at 10:30am!
The unions teamed up to testify in the General Law Committee’s public hearing today, March 4th, in support of a bill that could ban electronic shelf labels and surveillance pricing. Under current law, retailers are allowed to employ electronic shelf tags and combine that with AI algorithms to make shoppers pay different prices for the same item. Seems too sci fi to be true? It’s not. Retailers can gather information on individual shoppers based on their shopping habits, internet search history, income and other factors and make a determination about how much they are willing to pay. They then can determine when that shopper is in their store using facial recognition software or cell phone location trackers. The electronic shelf labels allow them to change the price tag in real time, making it possible for two shoppers in the store at the same time to pay different prices for the same item. Electronic shelf labels eliminate good jobs and are bad for consumers, and the UFCW is fighting to stop this technology from happening throughout the country.
Local 371 member Roberta Green testified, along with Secretary Treasurer Keri Hoehne, Jake Serafini, Jose Anaya, and representatives and members from Local 919.
We are happy to announce that Local 371 union members from Stop & Shop voted to accept a new 4 year contract that provides for yearly raises and a more equitable wage scale that honors the knowledge and commitment by higher seniority employees. This contract addresses challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence and other technology, increases the minimum hours for more part time members, and protects our strong and affordable healthcare coverage. Additionally this contract facilitates the return of fresh cut meat with a new meat cutting apprenticeship program. Our passionate committee of Roberta Green, Lucy Sciarretto, Doug Senn, Lorenzo Mancuso, and Eileen Antolini were tireless in their efforts to force the company to listen to the voices of their coworkers and we are thankful for their leadership and the leadership of the committees of all five New England UFCW Stop & Shop locals.
Your bargaining team is pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative four-year agreement, concluding the most recent round of contract negotiations.
In addition to annual wage increases, this proposed agreement preserves the strength and stability of our health insurance and pension benefits, maintaining the high standards that our membership has worked hard to achieve. Throughout negotiations, your bargaining team remained focused on securing an agreement that reflects the priorities expressed by members and protects the long-term economic security of working families.
Your strength and unity at every stage of negotiations made this outcome possible.
As previously announced, the agreement will be presented to the membership for a ratification vote. The vote will take place on Sunday, February 15 at 10am at 100 Capital Blvd in Rocky Hill.
On Monday, December 8, 2025, Region 1 Director Fallon Ager Norman swore Local 371’s officers into their new positions. In the presence of the Local 371 Executive Board, family and friends, Brian Truini was sworn in as President, Keri Hoehne as Secretary Treasurer, Jessica Petronella as Recorder, and Jeff Horvath as Executive Vice President.
Secretary Treasurer Hoehne introduced Brian Truini by remarking that as we close another year marked by hard work, real progress, and real challenges, it feels especially meaningful to look ahead to a new chapter of leadership for our Local—one shaped for years by the steady, behind-the-scenes work of Brian Truini. Long before anyone imagined calling him “President,” Brian was rolling up his sleeves, solving problems others hadn’t yet seen, and doing whatever needed to be done to support our members. His instinct for doing what’s right, his attention to detail, and his commitment to both the immediate and long-term strength of our union have guided major advancements for our contracts and our Local.
President Truini addressed the crowd by thanking those who came before him, including President Ron Petronella, as well as Brian and Bob Petronella and his own father, Tony Truini, sharing his dad’s original UFCW union card with the crowd. Brian Truini shared that as a kid, he remembered heading to the supermarket on Friday afternoons, so his mom could pick up the cash from his dad’s paycheck and that paycheck was enough to support their family of six. President Truini thanked the Executive Board for their faith in the new leadership and for their unwavering support of their coworkers and their union and wished everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.
We are proud to announce that at our Executive Board meeting on Tuesday, Sept 30th, Brian Truini was elected as the President of Local 371 to fulfill the remainder of Pres. Petronella’s term. Raised in a Local 371 household, and a UFCW member and leader since 1980, Brian has dedicated his life to advancing the rights of working people. Brian has an unmatched attention to detail and a passion for making sure every event, organizing campaign or contract negotiation is handled with precision and care.Always ready to take on the boss and fight for fairness, Brian hasn’t met a fight he wasn’t willing to face head on, and his skill and tenacity make him exactly the leader our union needs to guide us through the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Keri Hoehne elected to serve as Secretary Treasurer
On September 30th, Keri Hoehne was elected to succeed Brian Truini as Secretary Treasurer for the remainder of his term, becoming the first woman to hold the position in Local 371’s 85 year history. The daughter of a Local 371 member and a UAW member, Keri was once a recipient of the Local 371 Scholarship. She began her career as an intern organizing supermarkets, then returned to CT to join Local 371, serving in many roles over the past 23 years. Keri is passionate about lifting up workers’ stories to win stronger contracts, expand organizing, advance pro-worker legislation, and strengthen public support for unions. Guided by her belief that there is always a way to “get to yes,” she and President Truini bring complementary skills that keep Local 371 moving forward and well-positioned for the future.
Local 371 recently won 33 hours of back pay for part-timer O’Brian, who was scheduled less than the contractual 16 hour minimum for several weeks. This grievance is a perfect example of the importance of making sure every member knows the contract and knows who to contact when a violation arises. O’Brian is pictured with his steward Liz. Thanks for showing it pays to belong, O’Brian!
