UFCW 770 Swears in Kathy Finn, First Woman Elected President, Executive Board to New 3-Year Term

LOS ANGELES — In a historic moment, UFCW 770 installed its officers and executive board during a swearing-in ceremony on July 18. The leadership team, led by President Kathy Finn, Secretary-Treasurer Danny Garcia, Recording Secretary Joyce Roberson, and thirty three vice presidents, marks a new era of progress and diversity within the union.

The swearing-in ceremony was officiated by distinguished labor leader Yvonne Wheeler, president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor.

“It’s an honor to be sworn in as President of Local 770 alongside an Executive Board that has more rank and file members than ever before,” said President Kathy Finn. “I’m confident that this executive board is up to the challenge of building the solidarity and strength we need to become an even stronger Local 770, and I’m extremely encouraged by the increasing power of workers not only here in California but throughout the labor movement.”

UFCW 770 represents nearly 30,000 members across Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, and Kern counties, advocating for workers’ rights in the grocery, cannabis, retail drug, healthcare, and packing industries.

President Kathy Finn’s career with UFCW 770 began in 1990, where she dedicated herself to protecting members’ health and pension benefits. Serving as a trustee on the Southern California UFCW Health & Welfare Fund and Pension Fund, Finn played a pivotal role in securing members’ well-being.

With 20 years of experience as director of collective bargaining and five years as secretary-treasurer, Kathy Finn has successfully negotiated fair contracts for members and reinforced the union’s democratic principles. Her election signifies a groundbreaking moment for UFCW 770, emphasizing equity, advocacy, and women’s empowerment within the labor movement.