3 A Word from President Loveall

4 Obie Brandon Remembered

5 Secretary-Treasurer’s Report By Michael Tursky

6 ‘Health Care We Can’t Wait’  Conference in Washington

7 New Retiree Janie Combs

8-9  Members Say ‘Yes’ to Strength

10 Union ‘Blitz’ Hits Walmart Supercenters

12 Pamela Tidd of Mendocino Coast District Hospital

13 Retailer of the Year and a Union Member

14-15 Rosie the Riveter

17 Benefits on Her Mind                      Member Angie Howes

19 Executive Vice President’s Report    By Kirk Vogt

20 Solidarity Works!

President Jacques Loveall

Official publication of UFCW 8-Golden State Jacques Loveall, President