Ra YLLMAGAZINEVol. 3, No. 3 Summer 2019

Helping the Dayton Community Recover

Kevin Garvey, UFCW 75 President

Throughout the summer, the Greater Miami Valley area has been recovering

after major events devastated the entire community. On May 27th, after everyone had enjoyed their Memorial Day holiday with friends and family, multiple tornadoes tore through Dayton late at night, leaving catastrophic damage in their paths. Homes and businesses were completely destroyed, and many people were left without food, water, clothing, or place to live.

As a proud partner of the Dayton com-munity, UFCW Local 75 sprang into action to provide as much assistance as possible to help those in need. On May 31st, we partnered with Kroger to hold a communi-ty event in the Siebenthaler Kroger parking lot to distribute food items to residents. Mayor Nan Whaley attended the event to show support and bring attention to disas-ter relief efforts. Our friends at Bright Now Dental in Dayton donated oral hygiene

supplies such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss, which were distributed out of our Poe Avenue office.

After news of the tornado destruction spread, our brothers and sisters from other Region-4 Locals decided to contribute funds to provide more assistance. UFCW Region-4 Locals, along with Local 75,

#DaytonStrongWe are

raised $20,000 to aid in disaster relief. UFCW International matched that con-tribution for a grand total of $40,000. The funds were used to provide Membership Assistance as well as purchase food items from Kroger to donate to the AFL-CIO Labor Food Pantry in Dayton.

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Sibenthaler Kroger Community Event. Bottom Right: Executive Vice President Karen Brown, Mayor Nan Whaley, President Kevin Garvey, Dayton Area Director Scott Adkins.

Pictured: Local 75 and Kroger partner to provide food items and assis-tance after the tornadoes in Dayton.

Local 75 Staff delivering donated food items to the AFL-CIO Labor Food Pantry. Bottom Left: Dayton AFL-CIO Staff, Labor Food Pantry Staff, Local 75 Staff, and Kroger Representatives.

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Legislation in “Right To Work For Less” States

Bryon O’NealSecretary-Treasurer

Right-To-Work laws would be more accurately termed “Right-To-Work-For-Less,” because the purpose is to deprive union members of their ability to be represented in collective bargaining and enforce- ment of contract language through the grievance procedure. UFCW Local 75 has 118 bargaining agreements covering 31,000 members. When these agreements near expiration, time and money is spent preparing for the next agreement. The first step of preparing for a contract is surveying the membership for their proposals. Generally, this is done by holding meetings and/or written surveys. Next the bargaining committee is formed. The committee meets to finalize the members’ proposals and negotiate with the company. The bargaining commit-tee is reimbursed for any lost wages as a result of the work they do on behalf of the membership. Dues money is used to fund collective bargaining expenses. Member and bargaining committee participation have a big part in determining the outcome of negotiations. De-funding Unions through “Right-To-Work-For-Less” laws will negatively affect this process. Local 75 has processed 1526 grievances this year. Members received $301,065.70 in settlement money and more than 126 members were returned to work. Some of these grievances were processed to arbitration and many required advice or assis-tance from an attorney. De-funding Unions though “Right-To-Work-For-Less” laws will negatively affect members’ ability to prevail in the grievance procedure. The National Right to Work Committee says Americans support right to work laws. However when voters are educated on the issue, Ameri-cans say No! Last August, Missouri voted two to one to defeat right to work legislation in their state. By de-funding unions and weakening union members via “right-to-work for less” laws, politicians and companies remove workers’ primary means of raising wages, securing retirement and improving working conditions. If politicians really want to help workers they will pass legisla-tion to strengthen unions’ organizing and bargaining rights and ability to enforce contracts instead of passing repressive right-to-work laws. 75

Sade Robinson works for Harbor Behavioral at the

Woodley location. She lost her home and belongings in a house fire the week prior

to her children going back to school. Through the Member-

ship Assistance Fund, Local 75 was able to help

Sade with a check for $500.

Membership Assistance Fund

Steve Fricke Memorial College Scholarships

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This year the Tri-State Chapter will be honoring 3 young heroes at our walks in Dayton and Cincinnati. In Cincinnati, we honor Blake, a soon to be 11 year old, who attends Woodfill Elementary in Ft. Thomas, KY. Blake was diagnosed with leukemia (ALL) in 2015 at the age of 6. After over 3 years of treatment, Blake is in remission and enjoying some of his favorite activities like legos, nerf guns and football!In Dayton, we honor Chloe & Beckett. Chloe was diagnosed with Stage IV Burkitt’s leukemia on Thanksgiving Day, 2016, when she was 6 years old. After receiving an intensive round of chemotherapy, she suffered a massive seizure and stopped breathing. Doctors worked feverishly to stabilize her, and in April of 2017 she received her last treatment. Some of Chloe’s favorites are the color pink, anything sweet, painting, swimming and the Olive Garden! Beckett was just 3 when he was diagnosed with leukemia (ALL) in January of 2018. He is currently in the maintenance phase of his treatment where he receives nightly oral chemother-

apy, monthly Lumbar Punctures and steroids. Beckett loves McDonald’s French Fries, tickles from his mom, dressing up as Batman and watching Paw Patrol!

Who do you honor? We’d love for you to share your story with us, so that we can walk in honor or memory of you or your loved one at this year’s walk. We may even include your story in our next Newsletter. Please contact the Communications Department at comms@ufcw75.org.

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Kroger contributed 10% of the donated food items in their continued efforts to help with disaster relief. On June 25th, Local 75 staff delivered the donated items and met with the AFL-CIO Labor Food Pantry staff to discuss their initiatives and service to the community. Through our Charity Founda-tion and Membership Assistance Fund, UFCW Local 75 made funds available to help with the cost of deductibles for home repair.

Despite all the damage, Dayton has remained strong and resi-dents have come together to rebuild and support one another. Unfortu-nately, the community experienced another tragedy on August 4th when a gunman opened fire in the Oregon District of Downtown Dayton. In the fatal shooting, nine people were killed and fifteen were injured. Our hearts go out to all those affected by the shooting, as well as the tornado damage. This summer has shaken Dayton pretty hard, but the community and its people are resilient and push-ing forward for a brighter future. Local 75 stands with Dayton and will continue to support our members and all those in need. We are #DaytonStrong. 75

DAYTONSTRONG

Need help or want to help?

Visit the Dayton Miami Valley AFL-CIO Labor Food Pantry on Poe Avenue

Volunteer with Dayton United Way: www.dayton-unitedway.org

Donate to the Dayton Foundation Oregon District Tragedy Fund:www.daytonfoundation.org

Call the Dayton HelpLink211 Resource Info Line: 937-225-3000

Please Join LLS and UFCW Local 75 at the 2019 Light The Night Walks!Thursday, September 26 - Fraze Pavilion, Dayton

Thursday, October 10th - Yeatman’s Cove, Downtown CincinnatiSunday, October 13th - Promenade Park, Toledo

For Cincinnati or Dayton: https://pages.lightthenight.org/soh/Cinci19/ufcwlocal75or call us if you just want to join the walk 1-877-665-0075 ext.1951

Beckett Blake Chloe

Union Representative Kelly Winston with Member Rob Schilling from Meijer 241. Rob was moved and thankful for Local 75’s assistance due to the tornado damage.

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Kings Island Membership Appreciation Day Cincinnati 6/12

Summer Seminar Dayton 7/24

Cedar Point Membership Appreciation Day Toledo 7/28

Bill Adkins Memorial Membership Golf Outing Heatherwoode Golf Club 8/20

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Politics & Organizing

Bill Benner,Organizing Director

& Political Coordinator

As has been previously reported, this year there are several elections the Local 75 Political and Legislative department will be monitoring, the Kentucky Governor and statewide executive offices being the most significant.

The UFCW Local 75 Political Action Team has officially started in Ohio with Voter Registration, UFCW Working People Surveys, ABC sign-ups and “Right to Work is Wrong” Education through August. In September, Local 75 will have several more Political Action Team Members starting mid Sep-tember to work in Northern Kentucky. Please keep a lookout for our Political Action Team in your worksites and we encourage you to try and assist them with their efforts when possible. If you are interested in joining the Political Action Team please contact your Rep.

Continuing the work of the past few months Local 75 organizers are continuing to engage workers at non-union workplaces. Progress is being made at several work-places to build a strong worker committee. Key to this work is our Member Organizing Committee. UFCW members are the best messengers to help answer questions, explain to non-union workers the benefits of a union contract and becoming a part of our UFCW Family. We will continue to build on this program and are currently re-cruiting more candidates for the Member Organizing Committee. There will be another round of Member Organizing Training beginning in Septem-ber and will be tailored to prepare for and assist with several important organizing opportunities on the horizon. If you are interested, please contact your Union Representative. Lastly, if you or someone you know could benefit from organizing a union in their workplace please ask your Union Representative to get you in contact with our organizing department.

Top corner, bottom left: Local 75 members and staff meeting with representatives at the Columbus Statehouse during Ohio Lobby Day. Ohio State Representative Larry Householder speaking during Lobby Day. Bottom right: Kenton County Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner.

Summer Cookouts, Family Fun Day, & Lexington PRIDE Fest

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ContractENFORCEMENT

Red Cross: Bargaining Unit WorkThe company utilized volunteers for nine consecutive weeks to perform bargaining unit work. The contract allows the company to utilize volunteers, but they cannot be used to displace bargaining unit members. A grievance was filed, and after investigation the union was prepared to go to arbitration. However, the company made an offer that the union and members agreed upon. The settlement was 30 hours for five members in the kitting department, resulting in over $2,000 in back pay.

Dale Parker, Toledo Area Director

Red Cross: Suspension DisciplineThe company suspended a member for four days over two separate issues (1 day and then 3 days) for failing to assist with breaking down equipment at the end of a blood drive. The union grieved both issues disagreeing with the company’s position on issuing discipline for the alleged violations. After further investigation, it was discovered that the company waited over 15 days to issue discipline when they only have five days to issue discipline. The grievant was paid for the one day that he was suspended and was placed back on the schedule prior to serving the three day suspension.

Third Party Vendors Working Kroger Nutrition/GroceryA food clerk observed a third party group stocking and cleaning the bulk canister foods. A grievance was filed and upon investigation, it was found that this was happening throughout certain stores within the division. Subsequently the compa-ny agreed that this was collective bargaining unit work and put a cease and desist on the stocking which was a violation of the contract. The grievant was paid 32 hours at time and one half his rate of pay for 4 days, amount to $875.32. Paige Stephens,

Union Representative

DaShawn Craft is a Produce clerk at Kroger 405 and has been a member with UFCW Local 75 since April 2018. He graduated from Hughes High School and received an offer for a full athletic scholarship from The University of Cincinnati. Congratulations DaShawn!

Quincy Allfree Jr., age 17, is a Courtesy Clerk at Kroger 405 and graduated valedictorian from Lockland High School. Quincy has a full ride to The University of Cincinnati and is planning to study marketing. He was also featured in The Cincinnati Enquirer on Sunday June 16, 2019. Quincy has been a UFCW Local 75 member since December 2017!

Bengals vs. 49ersJoin Local 75 for an exciting game!

Sunday, September 15thPaul Brown Stadium

Tickets starting at $32Tailgate: 10am at Longworth Hall

Kickoff: 1pm

To purchase tickets, contact Sean Fleming at 513-455-8702. Mention you are with UFCW Local 75

to get the special discounted member prices!

All-Star High School Graduates from Kroger 405!CONGRATULATIONS!

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STEWARDS! Save the date for the 2019 Steward Seminar

CINCINNATI/DAYTON Tuesday, October 1

Sharonville Convention Center

TOLEDO Wednesday, October 2

Bowling Green State University

Congratulations! to our 2019 UFCW Local 75

Steve Fricke Memorial Scholarship Winners!

La Comedia in Springboro, OHArrive for dinner between 5:30pm-6pm, show begins

7:30pm-7:45pm Tickets are $35- cash, check, or credit cardCall 1-877-665-0075 ext. 1951 to purchase

Join UFCW Local 75 on

Sunday, December 15thfor dinner and a showing of

Cincinnati Winners:Elizabeth GabbardMadison JohnsonDelaney Kuhlman

Ian LoweSophia Lubic

Sam RoteKarish SeebaluckMichael Shannon

Ashley SivikKellis Stahl

Dayton Winners: McKenz BennettTheresa FerdinyJessica Orozco

Noah RobinsonJoseph Stamm

Toledo Winners:Marina Kimmel

Alivia LightBrice Markel

Mitch NiekampMaalik Tucker

Please join UFCW Local 75 for

The Corn Mazeat The Butterfly House

11455 Obee Road Whitehouse, OH 43571

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Join us for hot dogs, chips, cookies and cider! Halloween Candy and Crafts for the kids!

Admission to the corn maze is only $5 per person (up to a $5 per person savings!)

Children under 3 are FREE with an adult.

To reserve your tickets, please contact Vicki at 877-665-0075, ext. 1119 or email at vicki.schwab@ufcw75.org

Local 75 Staff and Members with Mt. Healthy Mayor James Wolf and Ohio Treasurer candidate Rob Richardson.

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October 17Quarterly Membership MeetingNapoleon Office 1pm and 4pm

September 15Bengals vs. 49ersPaul Brown StadiumTickets $32. Tailgate at Longworth Hall10am. Kickoff starts at 1pm. For ticketscall Sean Fleming with the Bengals at 513-455-8702. Mention you are with UFCW Local 75 for discount.

SEPTEMBER

September 9Cincinnati Area RetireesReceptions Fairfield @ 11am

September 10Dayton RetireesDayton Office @ 10am

Toledo Area RetireesToledo Office @ 11am

OCTOBER

September 2UFCW75 Offices Closed in Observance Of Labor Day

Labor Day EventsCincinnati: AFL-CIO Labor Day Picnic at Coney Island. Adults $5, Children $1, parking $5. Free food/beverages for members at our picnic area.Toledo: Labor Day Parade. Meet at the corner of Monroe and Superior @ 8am.

October 14Cincinnati Area RetireesReceptions Fairfield @ 11am

October 8Toledo RetireesToledo Office @ 11am

October 16New Steward TrainingCincinnati, Dayton, and Toledo Offices. 9am-4pm.

Quarterly Membership MeetingCincinnati, Dayton, Toledo Offices 6pm

September 26Light The Night Dayton 5:30pm Fraze Pavilion

September 27UFCW Local 75 Charity Foundation Golf OutingAston Oaks Golf Club

October 1Steward Seminar Cincinnati/DaytonSharonville Convention CenterOctober 2Steward Seminar ToledoBowling Green State University

October 10Light The Night Cincinnati 5:30pm Yeatman’s Cove October 13Light The Night Toledo 7pm Promenade Park

October 15Membership Retirement LuncheonCincinnati, Dayton, and Toledo Offices11:30am-2pm

October 20Toledo Corn Maze at the Butterfly House. 2-4pm. $5 per person. Children 3 & under free with adult. For tickets call Vicki at 877-665-0075 ext 1119 or email vicki.schwab@ufcw75.org

NOVEMBER

November 28-29UFCW75 Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving

November 5Election Day

November 12Dayton RetireesDayton Office @ 10am

Toledo Area RetireesToledo Office @ 11am

November 11Cincinnati Area RetireesReceptions Fairfield @ 11am