Your UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining Committee is proud to announce that we’ve reached a tentative agreement with Kroger for a new, three-year contract; the proposed contract covers more than 8,000 workers at 69 stores in the Indianapolis area.

YOUR UNION OFFICERS, STAFF, AND UNION BARGAINING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND A YES VOTE TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED CONTRACT.

By sticking together in negotiations, we won:

Guaranteed pay increases over the life of the contract

Higher starting pay rates

Lump-sum compensation for top-rated and grandfathered workers, and

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Higher premium pay for some classifications

Quality, affordable health care for members and your families

Health care benefit improvements

Retirement security for a better future

Language improvements creating more opportunity for you

Union Representatives and Bargaining Committee Members will be in stores on Tuesday, May 31, and Wednesday, June 1, to discuss details of the proposed contract and answer questions. Voting will take place on Thursday, June 2, and Friday, June 3.

A full schedule for worksite visits and voting will be available on our website, Facebook and Twitter (@ufcw700).