UFCW Local 21

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YES! is short for Young and Engaged in Solidarity. It is a new project dedicated to building youth involvement in UFCW 21. With thousands of members under the age of 25, the strength of the union partly comes from engaging younger members. We're just getting started. Mission: To build a more powerful union that fights for economic, political, and social justice on behalf of our younger members, their families, and their communities. Through mentorship, training and leadership opportunities, YES 21 is committed to engaging young workers to organize thousands of new workers in Washington State. What makes UFCW 21 YES different: Given that 40% of UFCW's members are under the age of 30, it is necessary to engage our young membership and organize young workers. YES is dedicated helping UFCW 21 meet the needs of a younger workforce, and help develop the next generation of young leaders. YES is committed to helping overcome obstacles which keep younger workers from participating in the labor movement. YES is the first group of its kind at UFCW 21, and follows the national trend and need for young workers involved in labor. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YES.UFCW21 Upcoming visits: Join YES 21 at a union worksite near you! March 17, 2010 - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM and April 14, 2010 - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM West Seattle grocery stores (meet at Thriftway coffee shop, California and Fauntleroy) May 19, 2010 - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM and June 16, 2010 - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM U-District grocery stores (meeting place TBD) July 14, 2010 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM and August 18, 2010 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Fred Meyer #457 Bothell September 15, 2010 - 7:00 PM Fred Meyer #25 Lakeway (Bellingham) October 13, 2010 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sacred Heart Medical Center (Spokane) November 17, 2010 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Harrison Medical Center (Silverdale) December 15, 2010 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM MultiCare (Tacoma) YES 21 will be visiting UFCW 21 worksites around the state to organize and connect with our members. If you are interested in talking to other young members and learning more about our new group YES 21, contact us at yes@ufcw21.org or call (206) 436-6570.

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