ufcw 951 candidate Former Members aim Absentee Voting | Pg. 4 Senator Gary Peters endorsements | pg. 2-3 for office | Pg. 4 vs. John James | Pg. 4 A list of pro-worker Meet the three former UFCW Information on how to vote See where Senator Gary Peters candidates endorsed by the 951 members who are running early in person, by mail using and challenger John James UFCW 951 Executive Board. for office in 2020. an absentee ballot. stand on issues that matter to working people. The Voice of 951 www.ufcw951.org | [email protected] | 1.800.999.0951 | OCTOBER 2020 When Deciding Who will Receive Your Vote, UFCW 951 Urges You to Consider the Candidates’ Position on Issues Critical to Workers President and vice President of the United States Joe Biden Donald Trump and and Kamala Harris Mike Pence Would enact hazard pay for all frontline X Failed to enact nationwide hazard pay or workers in grocery, meat processing and increase wages for frontline workers during health care. the COVID-19 pandemic. Called for personal protective equipment X Compelled frontline workers in meat processing and priority coronavirus testing for to remain on the job during the pandemic with no frontline workers. new safety standards in place to protect them. Joe Biden, Democratic Would double the number of OSHA X Supports proposals to give companies Incumbent Presidential candidate for President, has investigators to improve oversight and immunity from liability if workers get candidate Donald Trump and been a long-standing company accountability. COVID-19 on the job. Vice President Mike Pence champion for the rights of Has consistently fought for unions and the X Created significant barriers to unionization have supported and working people across ability of workers to collectively bargain. through a series of NLRB decisions. enacted policies that weaken America. Biden and Vice Supports paid sick days and family leave for X Made it easier for companies to deny paid collective bargaining rights Presidential candidate a serious illness or to care for a child or an ill sick leave and failed to provide paid sick and have caused harm to Kamala Harris have both family member. leave to all workers during the pandemic. American workers and worked to strengthen Will limit prescription drug price increases X The cost of 2,500 prescription drugs has families. Trump and Pence collective bargaining rights, for all brand name, biotech and generic increased by double digits in the last prioritize the interests of the ensure Americans have access drugs to inflation. four years. super wealthy and special to affordable, quality Supports measures to strengthen retirement X Has proposed a cut to the Social Security interest groups over the needs health care, and extend paid income security by increasing Social Security payroll tax that would mean benefits would of working-class Americans. leave to more Americans. benefits, and opposes privatizing the program. run out in 2023. Joe Biden makes Campaign stop at UFCW 951 union Hall During a visit to Grand pandemic. Biden also talked this year in the last nine Rapids on Friday, October 2, about how he intends to invest months," Biden said. Joe Biden visited the UFCW in policies that benefit working "You’re left to figure 951 union hall to speak with people and the middle class out how you’re going members from Locals 951 and including infrastructure, health to pay the bills and put 876 about the issues that care, child care and education. food on the table. How matter to them. "UFCW workers who to balance doing your Three UFCW 951 members, sacrificed to keep us going job with being a UFCW 951 members Kristie Beech Kevin Riley from Meijer #158, through the pandemic and teacher to your kids (forefront) and Lucille Monsalvo speak Kristie Beech from Meijer #50 continuing are being left because their school with Joe Biden on Friday, October 2 and Lucille Monsalvo from behind by the most unequal has gone remote. at the UFCW 951 union hall. Meijer #36 were in recovery in modern history. You’re asked to risk attendance on Friday. Because while workers are your neck because you counter. I do understand this During his speech, Biden struggling, this is a fact, the can’t work from home when is a scary time, an uncertain wished the first family a quick top 100 billionaires in America the risks for COVID are kept time." and full recovery and then have done pretty well. Just outside because you work at To view Biden's speech discussed his plans to lead the top 100 of them. They’ve a meat packing plant or an visit www.youtube.com, search Americans through the made up more than $30 billion assembly line or the checkout UFCW 951 and click "Playlists". facebook.com/UFCW951 twitter.com/UFCW951 Instagram.com/UFCW951 YouTube.com, search UFCW 951 UFCW 951 Endorsed Pro-Worker Candidates When deciding on who to vote for, ufcw 951 endorses the following candidates that support worker-friendly policies To help members cut through the political propaganda that has been aired, mailed and talked about on the radio, UFCW 951 has compiled a list of National and Statewide Candidates candidates who are truly on the side of workers. Candidates were selected for endorsement based on their positions on the following issues: President and Vice President of the United States Right to Work – The candidate is committed to changing the anti-union right to Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Kamala Harris work law and its policies that favor the employer and force unions to represent free loading non-members. United States Senator 401(k) Protections – The candidate is committed to protecting 401(k) assets Gary Peters and the ability for workers to take their 401(k) assets with them if they leave employment prior to normal retirement age. Michigan Supreme Court Health Care – The candidate supports Healthy Michigan Medicaid expansion Bridget Mary McCormack and Elizabeth Welch allowing the citizens of Michigan more access to quality healthcare coverage. Prescription Drugs – The candidate supports lowering costs and making State Board of Education prescription drugs more affordable and accessible to all. Ellen Cogen Lipton and Jason Strayhorn Workplace Safety – The candidate supports regular inspections and worksite visits to ensure that they have proper equipment and safe working conditions. University of Michigan Board of Regents Paid Leave – The candidate supports protection of paid time off for any reason. Mark Bernstein and Shauna Ryder Diggs UFCW 951 endorses Republican, Democratic and Independent candidates who are supportive of these issues and will best represent our members in their Michigan State University Board of Trustees roles. The endorsement process took several months and resulted in more than Brian Mosallam and Dr. Rema Vassar 100 endorsements for candidates who the union believes will do the best job representing not only UFCW members, but all workers and their families. Wayne State University Board of Governors The local encourages members to consider these endorsements when casting Eva Garza Dewaelsche and Shirley Stancato their ballot. Northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula Lansing Area State House District 99 John Zang U.S. Congress District 8 Elissa Slotkin State House District 104 Dan O'Neil State House District 67 Kara Hope State House District 107 Jim Page State House District 68 Sarah Anthony State House District 109 Sara Cambensy State House District 69 Julie Brixie State House District 110 Janet Metsa State House District 71 Angela Witwer Eaton County Treasurer Bob Robinson Eaton County Commissioner Dist. 6 Jane Whitacre Delta Township Supervisor Kenneth Fletcher Kent County and West Michigan Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum U.S. Congress District 3 Hillary Scholten Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth State House District 75 David LaGrand Ingham County Treasurer Eric Schertzing State House District 76 Rachel Hood Ingham County Drain Commissioner Patrick Lindemann State House District 92 Terry Sabo Ingham County Commissioner Ryan Sebolt Kent County Commissioner District 1 Deb Havens District 2 Ingham County Commissioner Todd Tennis District 5 Ingham County Commissioner Robin Naeyaert Southwest Michigan District 14 U.S. Congress District 3 Hillary Scholten 30th Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Elizabeth Aquilina U.S. Congress District 6 Jon Hoadley State House District 60 Julie Rogers State House District 61 Christine Morse State House District 62 Jim Haadsma When you vote, remember to complete both sides Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeffrey Getting of the ballot, from top to bottom, to ensure that your voice is Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller heard on all of the issues relevant to you and your community. Kalamazoo County Clerk Meredith Place Polls are Open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ELECTION DAY To find your polling location and voting district information, go to www.michigan.gov/vote The Voice of 951 Be Sure to Bring Your Photo ID to the Polls Volume: 16 Issue: 3 IS Official publication of United Food and Commercial Acceptable photo ID includes driver’s license, state ID Workers Local 951, CTW & CLC card, federal or state issued government ID, passport, 3270 Evergreen Drive N.E. Tuesday, military ID, tribal ID, or student ID with photo from high Grand Rapids, MI 49525 school or an accredited higher learning institution. John Cakmakci, President Voters who do not bring a picture ID to the polls can November 3 Dave Way, Secretary-Treasurer vote like any other voter by signing an affidavit. Karin Hopman, Recorder PG.2 When deciding on who to vote for, ufcw 951 endorses the following candidates that support worker-friendly policies Flint & Thumb Area Wayne County U.S. Congress District 5 Dan Kildee U.S. Congress District 11 Haley Stevens State House District 34 Cynthia Neeley U.S.