UFCW 8-Golden State is dedicated to maintaining, improving, and enforcing collective bargaining agreements. 

“We have an extraordinary history of establishing dignity and justice in the workplace.” - President Jacques Loveall

"If we educate our younger members, respect the contributions of our older members and honor the sacrifices of those who came before us, our Union will thrive forever,”
- President Jacques Loveall

“The tireless commitment of our Union Reps and growing enthusiasm of our membership assures our success going into the future,” Loveall said.

CONTENTS

3 Jacques’ FAQs 

Food Maxx is 100 Percent Union

4, 5 & 6 Spotlight on Food Maxx

7 Secretary-Treasurer’s

Report  Michael Tursky

8 9 Newsline

10 Tips from the Experts

Walter Bailey Knows His Spirits

12 Member Profile

Noel Telles Still  Makes the Cut

13 Steward Profile Brava, Carol Bravo!

Rick Glazer is the Stewards of UFCW 8 participated in the 2006

14 Member Profile

Back Pay Awards & Reinstatements High-     Flying Erik McClain

Labor Day Parade on Highway 1 in downtown  Fort Bragg. Wearing the cowboy hat is Paul Naylor of Rite Aid 6028. Also pictured are Louise Mariana,  Marilyn Mgoffin and Carol Baiduc of the nursing staff at Mendocino Coast District Hospital. 

15 Staff Profile Union’s “Mr. Strategy”

16 Scorecard

17 Please Shop Union!

18 Parable of the Branch

19 Senior Executive Vice President’s Report by Kirk Vogt

20 Happy Holidays from UFCW 8!

Official Publication of UFCW 8-Golden State Voice of Action (USPS #756-550) is published by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union 8, 2200 Professional Drive, Roseville, CA 95661.  Chartered by United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. Members’ subscription price: $5.00 per year (included in the membership dues). Non-members’ subscription price: $12.00 per year. Third Class postage paid at Sacramento, CA and additional mailing office. POSTMASTER: send change of address to: Voice of Action, 2200 Professional Drive, Roseville, CA 95661.

Editor: Jacques Loveall