November, 2018

Benefits, Worker Action

DEADLINE EXTENDED! UFCW Local 700 Scholarship Program Open

Nov 12, 2018

UFCW Local 700 is proud to award $22,000 per year in scholarships to members or dependents.

Applicants must be UFCW Local 700 members in good standing, or their legal dependents; have graduated or will graduate from high school or are currently enrolled in college or trade school; must have completed the SAT or ACT; and must be accepted to an accredited institution OR met the requirements and enrolled in a two-year community college, technical, or trade school.

Twice a year, we award $11,000 in scholarships: Five at $1,000 each and twelve at $500 each.

Click here for details on scholarship program.

Applications available:

Applications must be postmarked no later than December 10, 2018.  DEADLINE EXTENDED to December 28, 2018.

 

Negotiations, UFCW700 Updates, Worker Action

UFCW Local 700 Members Vote to Approve New Contract for South Bend Kroger Stores

Nov 01, 2018

Your Union Bargaining Committee is proud to announce that members have voted to approve a new contract with Kroger for a new one-year contract covering about 800 workers in nine stores in the South Bend area.

The new contract helps create a more secure future for Kroger workers and your families through regular, guaranteed wage increases; investment in securing your pension; protection of quality, affordable health care; and contract language improvements.

The contract is effective upon approval; wage rates are effective November 11, 2018.

Should you have any questions, please contact your Union Representative.