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Recognized by Peers, Recommended By Clients

For more than 65 years, Ashcraft & Gerel has been fighting for the rights of those injured due to the negligence of others. In that time, our firm has been able to recover more than a billion dollars for our clients.

And Counting

Our work on behalf of the injured doesn’t stop in the courtroom. Click below to learn more about our community involvement, scholarships & more.

Every Case Deserves a Great Lawyer

Our personal injury law firm handles a wide variety of cases – from large, complex litigation to small cases – but they all have one thing in common: Whether the case is big or small, our attorneys fight for our clients as if they were family.

How we make work better

"At the time I needed help the most, it was my UFCW family that was there for me. Instead of wondering what I would do to pay the bills, my local worked with me, they fought for me."

Our Pledge

From negotiating with employers to improve working conditions to organizing community food drives, we know together we can make a difference and improve the lives of those around us.

Organize and unionize your workplace

Are you and your coworkers ready to negotiate together for bigger paychecks, stronger benefits and better lives? If you are, the steps to joining the UFCW are simple.

Who is Corey Johnson?

Corey Johnson has always been a fighter and a leader, entering public service as an activist advocating for equal rights and tenant protections. First elected to the City Council in 2013, Johnson became Speaker in 2018. As Speaker, he led efforts to protect tenants from eviction, and fought for criminal justice reform.

Where is Eric Adams?

Eric Adams, raised in South Jamaica, Queens, is a lifelong New Yorker and the son of a DC 37 member. At age 15, he was beaten by police in the basement of a precinct house. Instead of giving into anger, Adams steeled himself to reform the NYPD from the inside.

When is the Democratic primary election in 2021?

One of Us June 14, 2021. We must make an important decision later this month. The Democratic primary is on June 22, and I urge all of you to vote. More than ever before, the upcoming primary election offers an opportunity for us to shed the failed policies of the past and decide the future of New York City—your city.

Where is the Holocaust memorial located?

Staff from the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, located in Lower Manhattan, held a solidarity demonstration on June 10, in support of the unionization effort currently stalled by Museum management.