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.

Loveall was on the International Union’s first “Committee for the Future” and was appointed by the president to the National Bargaining Strategy committee. He is also active with the Change to Win Federation.

Members show their Union pride at a Save Mart store in Fresno.See page 4 for a report on Save Mart’s acquisition of Albertson’s stores in Northern and Central California.

CONTENTS

 Jacques’ FAQs

  MedExpert: Help is on the Line!

 Newsline

 Secretary-Treasurer’s Report

  Michael 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

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