The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is a labor union in the United States and Canada that represents workers in the food and retail industries. Founded in 1979, it advocates for better wages, benefits, and working conditions for its members, who include grocery store employees, meatpackers, and healthcare workers. UFCW is known for its efforts in collective bargaining, organizing workers, and promoting social justice. The union also engages in political activism to influence labor laws and policies that affect its members, ensuring their rights and interests are protected in the workplace.