Dave Paz, Shop Steward and Produce Manager at Andronico's on Solano in Berkeley.

Emannuel Hagen at work at Andronico's #5

Thi-Bao Hua keeping the lines moving at Andronico's on Shattuck.

Jason Hall in the front end at store #5 on Shattuck in Berkeley.

Fernando Duenas working Dairy at #5 on Shattuck.

Saul Perez and Ed Endicott strike a pose at Androico's on Shattuck.

Michael Ma and Lillian Maheu take a break at #5.

Jack Neal works Floral at Shattuck Avenue's Andronico's.

Doug Mayeda and Dave Paz catch a few rays.

Robert Lemos, Shop Steward, Executive Board Member and Receiver at Andronico's on Shattuck in Berkeley

Michael Griffin gets Dairy squared away at Store 5.

Felipe Paz and German Rivera catch up on the latest Union news.

Mike Johnson providing quality service at Store #4.

Marvin De Leon working the produce section at #4.

Raul Canas and Marvin De Leon at #4.

Dexter Young, Receiver at the University store, makes sure everything is accounted for.

Ed Lemmons runs the floral dept. at Andronico's on University.

Jim Mc Knight stocks up at Store #4.

Delores Smith preparing for work at Andronico's on University in Berkeley.

Juan Mena in the backroom at Andronico's on Solano.

Mike O'Connor (currently enjoying his UFCW pension), Rogelio Gutierrez and Juan Gutierrez make sure the load is right at Andronico's #1.

Mike Robbins making the best of a tough day in Produce at store #2.

Mike Robbins, Alicia Perez and Antonio Sanchez take a quick break at Telegraph Andronico's.

Rudy Dixon, the Receiver and Shop Steward at Andronico's on Telegraph in Berkeley.

Tim Smyk takes time for a quick photo.

Natalir Dorigo, Rudy Dixon and Tim Smyk

Rudy Dixon, Tim Smyk, Natalie Dorigo, Susana Rios and La Voyce Johnson are a formidable team at Store #2.

Tiffany Tamano, Ken Lew and Melissa Stagnaro at Safeway 2708 in Alameda getting ready to start work.

Phil Tran, Produce Department Safeway 2708.

Betty Ma and Pat White have the GM Department running smoothly at Safeway in Alameda.

Jorge Watson working the deli case at Safeway in Alameda.

Al Romero, Albertsons, Watsonville went 17-0 as a professional middle weight fighter.

Red Spence has worked in the agricultural industry since 1960 and has been a strong union member since he began.

Chris Gray and Kirk Kearn leaflet at Farmer Joe's in Oakland.

Mike Ramirez from the UFCW International gets a customer to sign a pledge card at Farmer Joe's.

Business is not exactly booming when union leafletters are out at Farmer Joe's.

If the banner is true why won't the company sign a fair agreement for an election?

Larry Hamblin and Jack Landes spread the word.

Ignacio Mejia, Ignacio Mejia-yes there are two Ignacios-Jose Garcia, Darryl Nervis & Sal Alvarez work the bacon room at Prime Smoked Meats in Oakland.

Juan Garcia, Earl Robertson, Elsa Jorstad, Stephe Robertson, Jesus Mejia, Kirk Kearn (UFCW5 rep) and David Andes ham it up for the camera

Kirby Harrison and Kirby Flenoid cutting up in the meat department at Albertsons 7006

Reyna Koessel taking care of business at the El Cerrito Albertsons.

Clarine Lobez and Paul Morales are all smiles.

Roberta Sylvester, Jennifer Weaver and Catherine Wilson keep the deli running smooth at Albertsons 7006

Philip Taylor and Ja'Meia Hill have time for a quick photo during their busy shift.

Paul Goularti, a veteran of Alberstons and Lucky flashes a smile.

The "Reverend Billy" an anti Wal-Mart activist leads his choir to protest at the Oakland store.

Here comes the Reverend and the choir.

Local 870 members gather to make their voices heard at the Oakland Wal-Mart

UFCW members and their allies voice their displeasure with the Wal-Mart operation in Oakland.

Reverend Billy's choir brings commerce to a standstill at Wal-Mart