Deliana Speights began her career as a UFCW member in 1987 as Clerk’s Helper working at Boys Marina Market in Marina Del Rey, California. After a year she became a cashier and PIC, shortly after Alpha Beta acquired Boys Marina Market. Eventually Alpha Beta merged with Ralphs and she suffered a lay off in 1996 with nine years of service.

In 1997, UFCW Local 1442 hired Deliana in the Medical Benefits department at the local office. Within six months she was promoted to Office Manager/Bookkeeper. She served on the Executive Committee and Executive Board. After the Food Strike of 2003-2004, Deliana was promoted to the position of Union Representative. She represented members at Albertsons, Ralphs, Vons, Super A Foods, CVS, and Rite Aid. Deliana’s contract enforcement skills is a valuable asset to Local 1428’s members.

She served as an Alternate Trustee on the S. Cal. UFCW Food Employers Joint Trust Fund and S. Cal. UFCW Drug Employers Pension and Benefit Fund for UFCW Local 1442 for over 10 years. Deliana now serves as Local 1428’s Alternate Trustee on the Food and Drug Trust Funds.

Deliana graduated from California State University of Northridge (CSUN) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences focused on Consumer Affairs. She continues to take Labor classes with the Los Angeles Trade Tech College to learn new tools in Labor studies.

Deliana believes that listening to the members’ concerns and focusing on improving their lives through collective bargaining, legislative policies and political victories is key. She invites members to get involved in our union by becoming a shop steward, attending membership meeting, participating in organizing campaigns or just attending rallies.