A Legacy of Accomplishment, Justice, and Equality
2004
770 proposes and helps pass in L.A. the first-in-the-
nation Superstore Ordinance, which requires big-box
stores (like WalMart) to complete an economic impact
analysis and give community members and elected
officials more control over these development projects.
2004
2005 2017
770 helps pass the L.A. Grocery Workers’ retention
ordinance, requiring new company owners
to retain employees for at least 3 months. It
became a model for statewide legislation. Ricardo F. Icaza
Workers’ Center
opens; provides
services for
members,
community
members, and
organizing drives.
Inglewood WalMart defeated by 770-led
coalition in nationally-watched election.
2004 2006 2013
After massive support
from consumers and
huge losses to the
corporate grocery
owners, strike ends when
management caves on
concession demands. After 770 filed complaints, Ralphs
executives convicted of breaking
Federal law during lockout and strike,
sentenced to 3 years’ probation. After national
organizing campaign,
over 100 CVS stores are
organized into Local 770
2003 2007 2010
Southern California
grocery workers locked
out by Albertsons during
contract negotiations;
fellow workers strike
Ralphs and Vons. Strike
lasts 144 days. New grocery contract
negotiated, regaining most
benefits conceded in 2004
agreement. Rick Icaza introduces
and leads fight for
groundbreaking Alternative
Dispute Resolution (ADR)
provisions, streamlining
justice for injured members.
2000 2009 2010
770 negotiates
first major
wage hikes in
years for Kaiser
Permanente
members. 770 merges with
Local 1036, creating
one of the largest
UFCW Locals in the
United States. 770 scores nationally
recognized victory with
historic Farmer John
contract, providing union
membership and union
access after 36 years.