367 UNITED

BUILDING OUR FUTURE

PROTECTING OUR PAST

Summer

2021

New Leadership at UFCW 367

Michael Hines took over as President of UFCW Local 367, inheriting a Local that was 270K in the red and in disarray following an attempted forced merger with UFCW 21, a trusteeship by the Int'l, and poor leadership after the trusteeship. The process of financial accountability began that resulted in 800K in the black within a year and doubling the money in our Strike Defense fund to over 2 million dollars.

April

2022

Groundbreaking Grocery Contract(s)

Historic wage increases and merged wage scales achieved via regional coordination.

July

2022

Union Victory – Tumwater

Fred Meyer GM workers win union representation after 20 years.

June

2023

Union Victory – Sumner

Card check recognition of Fred Meyer GM workers in Sumner.

July

2023

Union Victory – Lacey

Fred Meyer GM workers in Lacey achieve organizing victory.

July

2023

Above and Beyond: Our Union Finds a Mascot

When a sick stray cat appeared on a rep’s doorstep, we responded with compassion and adopted him into the fold. President Michael Hines named the newest member Schmitty, honoring longtime Union Organizer Dave Schmit, and he’s been our beloved mascot ever since.

November

2023

Tenant Bill of Rights – Tacoma

Won housing protections for Tacoma families.

May

2024

South Sound Organizing School

Developing next-gen labor leaders through a dedicated training program.

Spring

2024

Tenant Bill of Rights – Olympia

Extended tenant protections to Olympia in housing justice campaign.

Summer

2024

Worker Summits – Tacoma & Olympia

Educational summits to empower and organize workers.

October

2024

Cannabis Union Jurisdiction Restored

Reclaimed jurisdiction over cannabis workers across six counties.

October

2024

Union Hall Purchase

Bought historic Engine House #4 in Tacoma for Union Hall & auditorium.

February

2025

Marlene’s Organizing Victory

Marlene’s grocery workers vote for union representation.

April

2025

Open Bargaining Begins

Transparent, accessible negotiations launched (April–June).

May

2025

South Sound Rising Non-Profit

Created 401(c)(3) to grow advocacy and community education.

June

2025

Insert Coin Organizing Victory

Organizing success at Insert Coin entertainment venue.

July

2025

Online Voting Launch

Secure, accessible digital voting platform for members.

July

2025

Second Grocery Contract Victory

Historic contract with staffing/scheduling clauses uniting 6800 workers.

July

2025

WSLC Convention Honor

Awarded 'Power to the People' at WSLC Convention in Vancouver, WA.

August

2025

FM Jewelry Victory – Tumwater & Lacey

Jewelry department workers win representation in both cities.

November

2025

Workers Bill of Rights Ballot

Advanced worker protections to ballot in Tacoma & Olympia.

Coming Soon

2026

McAlevey Hall

New 300-seat auditorium & training center under construction.

UFCW LOCAL 367 PRESIDENT

MICHAEL HINES

It has been an honor to stand shoulder to shoulder with our members these past three years as we’ve brought the vision of a truly member-driven union to life. But our work is far from done. The staffing and scheduling language we secured in our grocery contracts depends on passing the Workers’ Bill of Rights in Tacoma and Olympia, because every worker deserves stability and dignity on the job.

Now is the time to raise the minimum wage and secure a higher standard of living for members as they move up the wage scale, while preparing to lift the ceiling even higher when we return to the bargaining table in 2027.

We must continue to graduate new leaders through the South Sound Organizing School, grow our union’s power, and enforce our contracts where it matters most—the shop floor. And soon, with the completion of our new auditorium, we’ll have a home for open bargaining sessions, community spaghetti feeds, and solidarity-building events that strengthen our movement.

This is an exciting time for Local 367, and together, we are just getting started.