Union could get new members
The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 announced this week that the workers have taken the first step toward union representation by signing union cards calling for an election to be represented by the union, according to a released statement from the union.
A majority of the 17 workers were in the Tire & Lube Express operation of the Wal-Mart store in Loveland, and the National Labor Relations Board is scheduled to hold a hearing Thursday, Dec. 2, to certify the petitions and set a time for the election, according to the released statement
No Wal-Mart store has unionized, according to the statement.
The UFCW is amidst contract negotiations with three grocery chains on behalf of about 17,000 grocery workers statewide.
Tree lighting planned
The city of Wheat Ridge will kick off the holiday season Friday with a tree lighting as well as hayrides, caroling, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus and his elves. The event is free to the public and scheduled at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 7500 W. 29th Ave. For more information, call Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation at 303-231-1300.
Traditional turkey dinner slated for Tuesday
There will be a traditional turkey dinner and holiday entertainment on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at the Wheat Ridge Senior/Community Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave. The event begins at 5 p.m. and the cost is $8. For more information, call the center at 303-205-7500.
Senate District 21 town meeting
The city of Lakewood is represented by state officials elected to Senate District 21, House District 26, and parts of House District 22, 23 and 24. Old and new officials in the seats, along with other city and state politicos, will host a town meeting from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Belmar Library. Sen. Deanna Hanna, D-Lakewood; Rep. Betty Boyd, D-Lakewood; Rep. Gwen Green, D-Golden; Rep. Matt Knoedler, R-Lakewood; Lakewood City Councilors; Jefferson County R-1 Board of Education representatives; and David Ruchman from the Regional Transportation District board, are all expected to attend.
The main topic for discussion will be new dollars from the passage of the new tobacco tax. Public input also will be sought on new source of revenue. Coffee, juice and donuts will be served. For information, call 303-987-1449.
The group’s next meeting will be Jan. 8.