Operation Paperback

Do you have a family member who is currently serving in the U.S. military and likes to read books, magazines, etc? If so, Operation Paperback is an organization that is designed to ship reading materials to all U.S. military personnel, free of charge. Just tell your family member to log on to their website at Operation Paperback. Once on the website, your family member can tell them what he/she likes to read and they will send the books right to them. Again, there is no cost for this service; it is a non-profit volunteer organization aimed at providing our U.S. military free books to read while serving our country.

Get Involved in Politics

The UFCW has launched a new political and legislative website site for members called VOTE UFCW.org. The site was designed with UFCW members in mind--as it is stocked with crucial information and helpful tools to make it easier to take action and stay informed on politics and the issues that matter to working Americans.

UFCW Young Workers

Did you know that the UFCW has the largest percentage of young workers than any other union in North America? In fact, 40% of all UFCW members are under the age of 30. With that in mind, the UFCW has set up a website geared just for our younger members to connect with each other and to answer questions specific to this age group. Check out the site today at www.ufcw.org/youngworkers.

Consumer Credit Counseling

It didn’t need to take a multi-billion dollar government bailout of our nation’s banks and financial institutions this year for working families to realize that most U.S. consumers are spending more than we can afford.

In fact, in just the past several years, the average household’s credit card debt rose to a record $7,520 monthly balance, not including mortgage debt, student loans and automobile loans.

Wake Up Wal-Mart Campaign

Click here to find out the latest news and facts from the Wake Up Wal-Mart Campaign, and learn why so many working Americans are demanding that Wal-Mart change to become a better corporate citizen.