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.

 Today, as President of UFCW 8-Golden State, Loveall leads the largest UFCW affiliate in the Western United States, with 30,000 members.

CONTENTS

Jacques’ FAQs  MedExpert: Help is on the Line!

 Newsline

 Secretary-Treasurer’s ReportMichael Tursky

Member Profile

  Jim Avalos Steps Up to the Plate

Lamar Heystek From Supermarket Clerk to City Council

Introducing MedExpert 1, 2

Staff Profile   Andy Houts

Love for Children  Sustains Valerie Dunn Through Illness

‘Carry the Torch’  A Message From Steve Goff

Senior Executive Vice President’s Report  Kirk Vogt