Keeping You Up To Date

Henry Wetzel

Relive Henry Wetzel’s final day before retirement! Watch the video featuring Union Representative, Jeff Guardado. Henry had 50 incredible years with UFCW Local 1500. Thank you for your commitment, Henry!

The Advocate Winter 2025

Go check out the Winter Advocate for the latest update on your union news. Be sure to check out page 8 and 9 for photos recapping our “Shop Steward Seminar” #TheAdvocate #UFCW1500

Blood Drive

Be sure to attend our Annual Blood Drive in person at Frank Meehan Hall (425 Merrick, Avenue Westbury NY) on March 18th 2025 please RSVP by clicking here.

Upcoming Events

June 11th 2025 General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
7:00 pm

Annual Blood Drive

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
1:45 pm

March 5th 2025 General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
7:00 pm

About UFCW Local 1500

The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is one of the largest unions in the United States, representing approximately 1.3 million workers in both the retail food industry and the wholesale/distribution sectors. UFCW has a long history of advocating for social justice through political activism, corporate campaigns, and collective bargaining negotiations.

Member Spotlight

In 1987 Alicia Boake began her career as a part-time employee in the Baldwin Pathmark. It was also in that same year, that Alicia developed her relationship with UFCW Local 1500.

UFCW Store Map

Use our interactive store map to find your UFCW representative, based on your location.

Health &
Safety Update

UFCW Local 1500 members have jobs requiring you to work closely with the public, so it’s important to know how to stay healthy and avoid panicking or spreading misinformation about the virus. Follow these tips to help stop the spread of germs.

Join the Union &
Build a Stronger Workplace

The UFCW strongly believes that workers should have a voice in their jobs. The only way to achieve a true voice in your workplace is to have a Union contract.