EMD Sales Workers Join UFCW 400

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

Workers at EMD Sales voted to join UFCW Local 400 yesterday. EMD distributes international foods, spices and kitchen utensils in the Mid Atlantic Region, and the workers are sales staff and merchandizers for the company. The 20-13 vote "sends a clear message to the management of EMD Sales that it is time for a change!" said Local 400 President Tom McNutt, who congratulated both the workers and staffers Jim Hepner, Wendy Weiner, Sonny Garibay and Jeff Lewis. The local also credited Casa de Maryland for assisting in the organizing effort as well.