UFCW 21 - A Voice for Working America

We believe in the promise of America. A promise that our children can lead better lives than ours. A promise that with hard work and standing up for our rights, we can make a decent living that includes a good wage, health care, and retirement.

As part of that belief, there are many opportunities for members to learn to advance their learning and skills. A key part of that can be in becoming a steward, getting involved as a leader in a bargaining committee or contract action team.

Members are also encouraged to get active in the political and lobbying work to make better laws and get strong candidates elected to office and there are chances throughout the year to participate in these activities.

Another opportunity is our annual scholarship program.

2013 Scholarship Award Winners:

Part-time $1,000 (4 winners)
Neva Garcia – Safeway
Francis Santos-Viola – Safeway
Cathy Stork – Madison Market
Cathryn Som – Fred Meyer

Marilyn Savage RN Memorial $2,000 (1 winner)
Tatyana Vasilishin – Highline Medical Center

Full Time $2,000 (6 winners)
Kevin Ault  - Son of Susan Remley – Town & Country
Dillon Behen – Town & Country
David Esarey – Childhaven
Courtney Large – Daughter of Mike Large – Albertsons
Jennifer Toth – Safeway
Vanessa Tretton – Central Co-op

First in Family $2,000 (2 winners)
Eric Hoto – Son of David Hoto – Service Linen
Jenny Phonsouk – Macy’s

Special Designated Political Science $3,000 (2 winners)
Mark Orines – Son of Marilou Orines – Bartell
Kailand Williams – Safeway

Super Scholarship $16,000
Vika Boentaram – Daughter of Niniek Boentaram - Safeway