The most important benefit of having a union is that you and your co-workers have a voice in decisions that affect your worklife. In addition, union members also have access to additional benefits:

Union Scholarships

Scholarships offered by Local 21

Local 21 offers scholarships for members and children of members to attend trade schools, community colleges, and four-year colleges or universities. Each year Local 21 awards up to nine scholarships:

• Up to ten $2,000 scholarships for full-time students (12 credits per session or more).
• Up to four $750 scholarships for part-time students.

More information about Local 21 Scholarships

Scholarships Offered by the UFCW International Union

Our International Union offers four-year scholarships to high school seniors only. Interested? Contact the UFCW International in Washington DC at (202) 223-3111 or visit the UFCW Scholarship page

UFCW Northwest Federal Credit Union

UFCW Northwest Federal Credit Union is a full-service savings and lending institution for UFCW members and their families. For more information call 1-800-477-8329, or visit them on-line www.ufcwnwfcu.org.