Keeping You Up To Date
Update: Welfare Fund SMM
This notice, called a “Summary of Material Modifications” (“SMM”), is being provided to advise you of changes that the Board of Trustees have made to your Plan of Benefits under the UFCW Local 1500 Welfare Fund (“Fund’). After you have read this SMM, please keep it with your Summary Plan Description (“SPD”) so you will be reminded of this change.
BREAKING NEWS: Gourmet Garage Central Kitchen Contract Unanimously Ratified!
The Gourmet Garage Central Kitchen (formerly known as The Fairway PDC) contract was unanimously ratified!
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Last Month, we spotlighted our members for Women's History Month. Please take a look at our gallery highlighting our members.
Upcoming Events
BLOOD DRIVE
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1:30 pm
BOWL-A-THON
Saturday, June 6, 2026
5:30 pm
Comedy Night Fundraiser
Sunday, May 17, 2026
6:00 pm
About UFCW Local 1500
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is one of the largest unions in the United States, representing approximately 1.3 million workers in both the retail food industry and the wholesale/distribution sectors. UFCW has a long history of advocating for social justice through political activism, corporate campaigns, and collective bargaining negotiations.
Member Spotlight
In 1987 Alicia Boake began her career as a part-time employee in the Baldwin Pathmark. It was also in that same year, that Alicia developed her relationship with UFCW Local 1500.
UFCW Store Map
Use our interactive store map to find your UFCW representative, based on your location.
Health &
Safety Update
UFCW Local 1500 members have jobs requiring you to
work closely with the public, so it’s important to know
how to stay healthy and avoid panicking or spreading
misinformation about the virus. Follow these tips to help stop the spread of germs.
Join the Union &
Build a Stronger Workplace
The UFCW strongly believes that workers should have a
voice in their jobs. The only way to achieve a true voice
in your workplace is to have a Union contract.
