Steve Zeiner
David Brijlall
David Brijlall was born in the Bronx and grew up in Queens. He served on the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1996. Prior to coming to work at Local 1500, David worked at RWDSU/UFCW Local 1102 since 1999. During his tenure there, David negotiated many collective bargaining agreements and worked to successfully organize many new members into the RWDSU/UFCW family. David has experience, among other things, working in Local 1102’s welfare fund, supervising business agents, and was even elected onto their executive board.
David’s parents immigrated from Guyana in 1970. He has successfully completed the Union Leadership Program at Cornell University School of Industrial Arts and Labor Relations and studied Science in aerospace engineering from the University of Southern Illinois.
Vilmarie Flores
Vilmarie has been a member of UFCW Local 1500 member since 1988. She began her career at Pathmark in Brooklyn. She joined Local 1500 staff in 2007 as an Organizer where she fought for workers rights throughout New York City. She currently holds the position of Union Representative.
Juan Guardado
Juan Guardado was born in El Salvador before moving to New York with his family. He began his career in Dan’s Key Food and has been a member of Local 1500 for over 23 years. During his membership Mr. Guardado has held many positions, including part-time, full-time, and department manager, but the one he is most proud about is being a Shop Steward of Local 1500. Juan also held membership in Stop & Shop as a dairy clerk and in Fairway in various positions. In October, 2018 Juan Guardado became a Union Representative.