June, 2022

Negotiations, UFCW700 Updates

UFCW Local 700 – Kroger Continue Indianapolis Contract Negotiations

Jun 16, 2022

Your UFCW Local 700 Negotiating Committee met with Kroger representatives to continue bargaining for the Indianapolis contract, which covers more than 8,000 workers at 68 stores in Central Indiana.

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) was present again for today’s session. The Negotiating Committee and company representatives continued to discuss and evaluate proposals and are working to reach a new agreement.

The Union and company have agreed to an additional 30-day contract extension through July 15. Employees continue working under the current terms and conditions of the contract.

The parties are scheduled to meet again on Thursday, June 30; FMCS will also be assisting in those negotiations.

Should you have any questions or desire further information, please contact your Union Representative.

Negotiations, UFCW700 Updates

UFCW Local 700 – Kroger Reconvene for Indianapolis Contract Negotiations

Jun 13, 2022

Your UFCW Local 700 Negotiating Committee met with Kroger representatives to continue bargaining for the Indianapolis contract, which covers more than 8,000 workers at 68 stores in Central Indiana.

We are scheduled to reconvene this Wednesday, June 15. Your Union Negotiating Committee is continuing to evaluate, cost, and assess additional proposals. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) was present for today’s discussions and will also join us on Wednesday.

Employees continue working under the current terms and conditions of the contract.

Should you have any questions or desire further information, please contact your Union Representative.

UFCW700 Updates

UFCW Local 700 Announces Union Scholarship Program

Jun 09, 2022

UFCW Local 700 proudly awards $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 more information.

Get your scholarship application:

Applications must be postmarked or emailed no later than August 10, 2022.
UFCW Local 700 Scholarship Fund
c/o UFCW Local 700
3091 E. 98th St, Suite #150
Indianapolis, IN 46280

OR

Email to jshay@ufcw700.org

Negotiations, UFCW700 Updates

UFCW Local 700 – Kroger Reconvene for Indianapolis Contract Negotiations

Jun 07, 2022

Members of UFCW Local 700 recently rejected a new three-year contract with Kroger; the contract covers more than 8,000 workers at 68 stores in Central Indiana.

Your Union Negotiating Committee will meet with company representatives on June 13 and June 15 for additional contract negotiations. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) will also be present.

Employees continue working under the current terms and conditions of the contract.

Should you have any questions or desire further information, please contact your Union Representativ

Negotiations, UFCW700 Updates

UFCW Local 700 Members Reject New Indianapolis Kroger Contract

Jun 03, 2022

Members of UFCW Local 700 rejected a new three-year contract with Kroger; the contract covers more than 8,000 workers at 68 stores in Central Indiana.

Your Union Negotiating Committee will meet soon and confer with FMCS  to determine our next steps.

In the mean time, employees will continue working under the current terms and conditions of the contract.

Should you have any questions or desire further information, please contact your Union Representative.