UFCW 2023 International Convention: Meet the Candidates

Mark your calendars for January 12-26, 2023 –when UFCW Local 401 will be hosting elections for delegates to our International Convention, held April 24-28, 2023! 

Every five years, UFCW members across North America come together to discuss our union’s direction and priorities and elect its international leaders. 

As a member of UFCW Local 401, you’ll have the chance to select twenty-six delegates and six alternates to represent you at the Convention. 

Don’t miss out – get involved and exercise your democracy! Make sure your voice is heard – our delegation must reflect the diversity of our membership.

So you can evaluate your options, we are providing each candidate with the chance to have election materials posted on this page below.

Sample Ballot with all candidates.

Election Procedure

If an active member running for an elected position is challenged by another active member for the same position, an election will take place to have the membership decide who the successful candidate will be (Article XII Section H.). Election meetings will take place from January 12 through January 26, 2023 (see below). 

Meeting locations and times are listed below. Members can vote at any meeting/location they choose, and voting will be by secret ballot. Please be prepared to show a piece of ID upon arrival to vote. 

Voting Dates, Times, and Locations

*Voting will be facilitated at this location should the camp re-open during the election.

Election Judges will then transport the ballots to the UFCW Local 401 Head Office, where they will be counted.