Summer of Solidarity Labor Music Festival

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Central Area Meeting

Southern Area Meeting (morning)

Southern Area Meeting (evening)

Southeastern Area Meeting

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Northwestern Area Meeting

Northern Area Meeting

Central Area Meeting (morning)

Eastern Area Meeting

Race for the Cure

UFCW Local 1059 Golf Outing

UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship Deadline

Organized Labor of Central Ohio presents the Summer of Solidarity music festival event on July 15th, a free day-long concert event in the parking lot of CD929FM. This open-to-the-public event is to celebrate and honor labor and the American labor movement. There will be live music all day featuring Eric Chin, Marshall Verbsky, Everyday People, Dave Buker and The Historians, and Detention capping off the evening. There will be food trucks and refreshments. So come by and celebrate America’s workforce at the Summer of Solidarity on July 15th.

Central Area Meeting
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
2026.05.05
UFCW Local 1059 Union Hall
4150 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.

Southern Area Meeting (morning)
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
2026.05.06
Comfort Inn Piketon
7525 US-23, Piketon, OH 45661, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.
Southern Area Meeting (evening)
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
2026.05.06
Comfort Inn Piketon
7525 US-23, Piketon, OH 45661, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.

Southeastern Area Meeting
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
2026.05.07
Hocking Hills Retreat Center, Meeting Room
30682 Chieftain Dr, Logan, OH 43138, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
All day
2026.05.09
The Letter Carriers’ Union and the UFCW partner for the biggest single-day food drive in the country, Stamp Out Hunger. Here’s how it works:
1. Fill a paper or plastic bag with canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned tuna, peanut butter, canned soup, pasta/pasta sauce, or cereal. These are the kinds of healthy non-perishable items hungry families need.
2. On May 9, put your bag of non-perishable food by your mailbox for your letter carrier. Be sure to leave it out with plenty of time before normal mail delivery to be sure your letter carrier sees it!
Not all postal routes are serviced by the Letter Carriers’ Union. The Stamp Out Hunger food drive covers parts of Zanesville, Columbus, Toledo, Lima, Mansfield, Portsmouth, Marion, Newark, Lancaster, and Jackson.

Northwestern Area Meeting
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
2026.05.12
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2150 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.

Northern Area Meeting
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
2026.05.13
Quality Inn & Suites Bellville
1000 Comfort Plaza Dr, Bellville, OH 44813, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.

Central Area Meeting (morning)
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
2026.05.14
UFCW Local 1059 Union Hall
4150 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.
Eastern Area Meeting
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
2026.05.14
Holiday Inn Express Zanesville
1101 Spring St, Zanesville, OH 43701, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.

Race for the Cure
All day
2026.05.16
Sandy Jones
North Bank Park
311 W Long St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
UFCW Local 1059 is committed to a world without cancer. Members can support the important work of Susan G. Komen by participating in the Columbus Race for the Cure 5K run/walk.
UFCW Local 1059 will cover registration costs for members wishing to participate in the event and 50% of registration costs for family members joining you for the event. IN ORDER TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS REGISTRATION DISCOUNT, REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN TO UFCW LOCAL 1059 BY APRIL 6, 2026. Registration forms submitted directly to Susan G. Komen will not receive the UFCW 1059 discount.
After registration, we’ll be in contact with you in the days leading up to the event with information about our team photo that morning and your Race for the Cure t-shirt.
The Columbus Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is the morning of Saturday, May 16, 2026.

UFCW Local 1059 Golf Outing
7:00 AM-4:00 PM
2026.05.19
Lloyd Blake
Oakhaven Golf Club
2868 U.S. Hwy 23 N, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
Entry is limited to the first 34 foursomes. All foursomes must have at least 2 Local 1059 members. Golfers must arrive by 7:30 am. There will be an 8:00 am shotgun start. The Golf Outing will be a scramble format.
Cost is $50/person. Submit UnionWize form with payment or call 614.237.7671 to register.
Proceeds support the UFCW Local 1059 Foundation.

UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship Deadline
All day
2026.05.24
Each year, the UFCW Charity Foundation awards several scholarships of up to $12,000 each to UFCW members or their unmarried dependents under the age of 20. Applicants must have been active since January 1, 2025. Applicants must be members or a members’ unmarried dependent under the age of 20. Apply online.

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Central Area Meeting
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
2026.05.05
UFCW Local 1059 Union Hall
4150 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.

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Southern Area Meeting (morning)
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
2026.05.06
Comfort Inn Piketon
7525 US-23, Piketon, OH 45661, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.

Southern Area Meeting (evening)
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
2026.05.06
Comfort Inn Piketon
7525 US-23, Piketon, OH 45661, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.

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Southeastern Area Meeting
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
2026.05.07
Hocking Hills Retreat Center, Meeting Room
30682 Chieftain Dr, Logan, OH 43138, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.

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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
All day
2026.05.09
The Letter Carriers’ Union and the UFCW partner for the biggest single-day food drive in the country, Stamp Out Hunger. Here’s how it works:
Fill a paper or plastic bag with canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned tuna, peanut butter, canned soup, pasta/pasta sauce, or cereal. These are the kinds of healthy non-perishable items hungry families need.
On May 9, put your bag of non-perishable food by your mailbox for your letter carrier. Be sure to leave it out with plenty of time before normal mail delivery to be sure your letter carrier sees it!
Not all postal routes are serviced by the Letter Carriers’ Union. The Stamp Out Hunger food drive covers parts of Zanesville, Columbus, Toledo, Lima, Mansfield, Portsmouth, Marion, Newark, Lancaster, and Jackson.

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Northwestern Area Meeting
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
2026.05.12
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2150 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.

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Northern Area Meeting
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
2026.05.13
Quality Inn & Suites Bellville
1000 Comfort Plaza Dr, Bellville, OH 44813, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.

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Central Area Meeting (morning)
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
2026.05.14
UFCW Local 1059 Union Hall
4150 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.

Eastern Area Meeting
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
2026.05.14
Holiday Inn Express Zanesville
1101 Spring St, Zanesville, OH 43701, USA
Membership Orientations start one and a half hours before the Area Meeting. Members who have paid their $50 initiation fee are eligible for a $25 refund by attending the Orientation. Those who wish to attend an Orientation MUST register for it by calling Local 1059 (614.237.7671).
Any member who has not already attended a Membership Orientation is welcome to register and attend an upcoming Membership Orientation.

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Race for the Cure
All day
2026.05.16
Sandy Jones
North Bank Park
311 W Long St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
UFCW Local 1059 is committed to a world without cancer. Members can support the important work of Susan G. Komen by participating in the Columbus Race for the Cure 5K run/walk.
UFCW Local 1059 will cover registration costs for members wishing to participate in the event and 50% of registration costs for family members joining you for the event. IN ORDER TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS REGISTRATION DISCOUNT, REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN TO UFCW LOCAL 1059 BY APRIL 6, 2026. Registration forms submitted directly to Susan G. Komen will not receive the UFCW 1059 discount.
After registration, we’ll be in contact with you in the days leading up to the event with information about our team photo that morning and your Race for the Cure t-shirt.
The Columbus Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is the morning of Saturday, May 16, 2026.

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UFCW Local 1059 Golf Outing
7:00 AM-4:00 PM
2026.05.19
Lloyd Blake
Oakhaven Golf Club
2868 U.S. Hwy 23 N, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
Entry is limited to the first 34 foursomes. All foursomes must have at least 2 Local 1059 members. Golfers must arrive by 7:30 am. There will be an 8:00 am shotgun start. The Golf Outing will be a scramble format.
Cost is $50/person. Submit UnionWize form with payment or call 614.237.7671 to register.
Proceeds support the UFCW Local 1059 Foundation.

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UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship Deadline
All day
2026.05.24
Each year, the UFCW Charity Foundation awards several scholarships of up to $12,000 each to UFCW members or their unmarried dependents under the age of 20. Applicants must have been active since January 1, 2025. Applicants must be members or a members’ unmarried dependent under the age of 20. Apply online.