UFCW Local 342

05/29/2026

It was a beautiful day in the Jackson Heights Neighborhood ! ☀️🛒🏪

Today, Local 342 Union reps were on the ground for the grand opening of the Food Bazaar on Junction Boulevard.

Check them out if you are in the area!🏪🛒

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We are forever grateful for our freedom. 🇺🇸

Local 342 offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Normal office hours will resume Wednesday May 27th.

05/20/2026

Shoutout to Shop Steward Mohammad S. and our members from Catholic Charities of Staten Island who are taking an active role in the negotiations process!

05/18/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Local 342 is proud to show up for our members, because mental health is a 365-day practice, not a once-a-year conversation.

You don’t need an hour or even ten minutes. These five mindfulness activities take 60 seconds and can shift how you feel right now.

05/17/2026

A weekend shoutout to our members who keep our industry moving! 💨

From fork lifts to hi-lows and everything in between heres some behind the scenes from one of our warehouses (Porky’s)

UNION STRONG

05/15/2026

🚨🚨🚨 This week the New York State Senate passed our bill, Protecting Consumers and Jobs from Discriminatory Pricing Act, which says no to electronic shelf tags and surveillance pricing. We’re not there at the finish line yet though and need your help!

You can take action by contacting your local Assembly Member and asking them to support the bill Simply visit: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/support-affordable-groceries?source=direct_link&

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05/15/2026

Local 342 supports legislation in action!

🚨🚨🚨 This week the New York State Senate passed our bill, Protecting Consumers and Jobs from Discriminatory Pricing Act, which says no to electronic shelf tags and surveillance pricing. We're not there at the finish line yet though and need your help!

You can take action by contacting your local Assembly Member and asking them to support the bill Simply visit: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/support-affordable-groceries?source=direct_link&

CC: Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) United Food and Commercial Workers International Union UFCW Local 342 UFCW Local 1500 UFCW District Union Local One

05/15/2026

LOCAL 342 BUTCHERS A CUT ABOVE THE REST! 🔪

Meet Joe from Stop & Shop in Staten Island. With over 40 years experience he takes pride in his trade and loves sharing his knowledge with his friends, family and customers.

Not sure what to do with the meat you are buying for dinner? Just ask, and he can help you out!

05/15/2026

The coats are on, the knives are sharpened and our butchers are back cutting!!

After weeks of prepping and training, the newly implemented fresh cut meat program rolls out today in select Stop & Shop stores!

We look forward to the success and growth of this program!!

More content to come!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Local 342 💐

05/09/2026

When over 200+ combined years of Union experience gets together…. You know it’s bound to be a good time!

This week we spent time with Local 342 members who shared stories, experiences and knowledge of their trade with each other during a recent training.

Follow along as we share their stories and feature their work! 🔪🥩📸