July, 2022

Members of UFCW Local 700 have approved a new three-year contract with Kroger; the proposed contract covers more than 8,000 workers at 68 stores in Central Indiana. The count was 1892 voting yes – 1243 voting no.

The new contract:

• Guarantees pay raises over the life of the contract
• Increases starting pay rates and premium pay
• Provides lump-sum compensation for top-rated and grandfathered workers, and Department Heads
• Protects quality, affordable health care for members and your families
• Improves health care benefits
• Secures and expands pension benefits
• Strengthens contract language

Special thanks to the union members serving on the Negotiations Committee; we appreciate your time, efforts, and thoughtful consideration of contract issues and proposals throughout this process:

Carolynn Ball, J980, Front End  
Scott Blanton, J987, DSD Clerk  
Maria Brummett, J928, Cheese  
Mandy Davis, J735, Non-Foods  
Chad Dunville, J993, Meat  
Kristen Jackson, J989, Pharmacy  
Wilson Murkison, J894, Grocery
Phil Phillippo, J902, Meat
Rosie Ross, J957, Front End
Juan Ruffin, J804, Meat
Vern Sowers, J959, Front End
Delisa Watson, J869, Meat

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

Negotiating Committee Members and Union Representatives will be in stores to discuss details of the proposed contract and answer questions. Contract voting will take place from Wednesday, July 13, through Friday, July 15. 

Your Union Negotiating Committee, Officers, and Staff recommend a YES VOTE TO APPROVE the proposed contract.

Only union members may vote on the contract. You may vote in the time and location most convenient for you.

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating 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 68 stores  in Central Indiana.

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

The new contract includes:

• Guaranteed pay raises and ratification bonuses
  • Pay raises are retroactive to June 19, 2022, and in addition to the $.30-$2.50 increases that took effect in October 2021
• Affordable, quality health care for you and your families
  • Weekly co-premium will increase by only $1 per week in 2025
• Retirement security through UFCW Consolidated Pension and VAPP plans
  • Defined benefit pension extended to a new group of workers
• Language improvements include better provisions for earning holidays and holiday pay, greater flexibility for vacation, and stronger non-discrimination language

Union Representatives and Negotiating Committee Members will be in stores to discuss details of the proposed contract and answer questions. Voting will take place from July 13 – July 15.

A full schedule for voting will be available on our website, Facebook and Twitter.

Your UFCW Local 700 Negotiating Committee met with Kroger representatives to bargain the Indianapolis contract, which covers more than 8,000 workers at 68 stores in Central Indiana. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is continuing to assist with negotiations.

Both sides discussed their priorities and concerns; over the next few days, your Union Negotiating Committee will evaluate, cost, and assess the latest proposal.

Employees continue working under the current terms and conditions of the contract, which is extended through July 15, 2022.

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