Meet a few of your new Vice Presidents
There have been a number of new FAIR Vice Presidents taking office this year. Please welcome them in your region, we’re here to help and assist our members:
Jill Kennedy, Washington - International VP
Jill Kennedy worked with FAIR as the Region 7 Shope Steward and a member of Local 367. She comes from the Healthcare side of UFCW as a nurse and organizer. After 3 years of organizing and bargaining contracts she went to work for Local 21, working in the Seattle area for 4 years. Jill has dedicated the last 10 years to helping workers stand up for themselves and their co-workers thru organizing and collective bargaining with the support of her husband and family. She lives in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys crafting, fishing and outdoor recreation. Jill has four grown children and two grandchildren.
Alycia Gideon – UFCW Local 555, Oregon
Alycia has been a union representative with UFCW Local 555 in Portland, Oregon since 2017. Before that, she had brief tenures as a researcher for both SEIU Local 503 and a local ballot measure campaign. She has her BA degree from Barnard College at Columbia University and was born and raised in New Jersey. Alycia is excited to join the FAIR Executive Board!
Monica Sierra – UFCW Local 99, Arizona
Monica has worked in the labor movement for 16 years and has been with Local 99 since 2014. She is passionate about helping others and standing up for those who may be afraid to speak up for themselves. She has a beautiful family, with three kids and a dog. She loves outdoor activities and traveling all over the world. As a new Vice-President, Monica pledges to learn every day and always to give her best.
Cody Agee – UFCW Local 75, Ohio
Cody became a UFCW member in 2000, working his way from bagger to Asst. Produce Manager with Kroger in Ohio. As a Union Steward, Cody advocated for members to help protect the contract. Cody became a Union Representa tive with Local 75 in 2007 and became the Union Steward for the FAIR members at UFCW Local 75 in 2017. In December of 2019 Cody was sworn in as a Trenton City Council Member, beginning his first term in January 2020.
Nikki Rich – UFCW Local 655, Missouri
Nikki has been a UFCW member for 27 years working in the grocery retail industry. She has been with UFCW Local 655 for 14 years as an Organizer and Union Representative. Nikki is married and has two wonderful children, four dogs and a cat.
