Join a Union in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont
Looking to join a union or start one at your job? UFCW Local 371 helps workers across Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, and Vermont organize, win better pay, and secure strong benefits.
Founded in 1940, we represent thousands of workers in grocery, healthcare, food processing, retail, cannabis, and transportation. As part of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), we’re connected to over a million union members across North America, giving you the strength to win real change.
Who We Represent
Our members are essential workers who keep our communities running, from grocery stores and hospitals to food production and service jobs. No matter the industry, we help workers gain a voice, respect, and power on the job.
What We Do
We help workers organize and win:
- Strong union contracts with higher wages and raises
- Affordable healthcare and retirement benefits
- Safer working conditions
- Protection from unfair discipline or termination
- Paid time off and job security
We also provide representation, handle grievances, and advocate for pro-worker policies across our region.
Join a Union Near You
If you’re searching for:
- How to join a union in CT, MA, or VT
- How to start a union at your job
- A union for grocery, healthcare, food processing, cannabis, or bus workers
UFCW Local 371 can help confidentially.
Industries We Represent
- Grocery & Retail
- Healthcare
- Food Processing & Manufacturing
- Cannabis
- Transportation & Bus Drivers
No matter where you work, you have the right to organize, and we’ll guide you every step of the way.
A Member-Led Union
UFCW Local 371 is built by workers, for workers. Our members drive every campaign, contract, and victory through democratic participation and collective action.
Our Values
- Solidarity: Stronger together
- Respect: Dignity on the job
- Equity: Fairness for all workers
- Power: Organizing to win
- Community: Strong unions build strong communities
Our Commitment
For more than 80 years, we’ve stood with working families by organizing, bargaining, and raising standards across our region.
Ready to take the first step? Contact UFCW Local 371 to start your union today.