Negotiations

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

Department Heads

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).

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee resumed negotiations with Kroger for a new contract for workers in Central Indiana Kroger stores. The Union and Company continue to exchange, discuss, and analyze proposals. We are scheduled to meet again on Friday and have requested the assistance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).

We are committed to reaching an agreement that raises pay; protects affordable, quality health care benefits; and keeps members safe at work.

The contract between UFCW Local 700 and Kroger Indianapolis expires May 14, 2022; the Union and the Company have agreed to a contract extension through June 18, 2022. Your pay, benefits, and work rules remain unchanged during the term of the extension.

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

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee continued negotiations with Kroger for a new contract for workers in Central Indiana Kroger stores. The Union and Company have made progress, but we need some more time to reach a final agreement.

We are committed to reaching an agreement that raises pay; protects affordable, quality health care benefits; and keeps members safe at work.

The contract between UFCW Local 700 and Kroger Indianapolis expires May 14, 2022; the Union and the Company have agreed to a contract extension through June 18, 2022. The extension will provide additional time to finalize health and wellness coverage and pension benefits, and to continue negotiating over pay. During the extension, your pay, health care, and work rules remain unchanged.

We plan to resume negotiations next week with the assistance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).

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

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee is continuing negotiations with Kroger for a new contract for workers in Central Indiana Kroger stores. The Union and Company spent much of the day today working through non-economic issues and began discussing health and wellness coverage. We are also planning to meet Wednesday, May 11, Thursday, May 12, and Friday, May 13.

We are committed to reaching an agreement that raises pay; protects affordable, quality health care benefits; and keeps members safe at work.

The contract between UFCW Local 700 and Kroger Indianapolis expires May 14, 2022.

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

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee continued negotiations with Kroger this week for a new contract for workers in Central Indiana Kroger stores. The Union and Company met three days this week, exchanging and discussing proposals; negotiations are scheduled to resume next Tuesday, May 10. We are also planning to meet next Wednesday, May 11, and next Thursday, May 12.

We are committed to reaching an agreement that raises pay; protects affordable, quality health care benefits; and keeps members safe at work.

The contract between UFCW Local 700 and Kroger Indianapolis expires May 14, 2022.

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

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee is continuing contract negotiations with Kroger this week, working on a new contract for workers in Central Indiana Kroger stores. After outlining bargaining goals and reviewing market share at our first meeting, the union and the company exchanged and discussed proposals today.

Negotiations are also scheduled for tomorrow, May 4, and Thursday, May 5.

We are committed to reaching an agreement that raises pay; protects affordable, quality health care benefits; and keeps members safe at work.

The contract between UFCW Local 700 and Kroger Indianapolis expires May 14, 2022.

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

Your UFCW Local 700 Bargaining Committee met today with representatives from the Kroger Co., and outlined our bargaining goals. We are focused on negotiating guaranteed wage increases over the life of the contract, protecting affordable, quality health care, and securing your retirement benefits for the future. The health care coverage and retirement benefits for clerks negotiated as part of the Indianapolis Kroger contract will also apply to Kroger workers
in Ft. Wayne and South Bend.

The company gave our bargaining committee an overview of its business including market share. Our next meeting is scheduled for May 3rd.

The contract between UFCW Local 700 and Kroger Indianapolis expires on May 14, 2022. The agreement covers more than 8,000 workers in 69 stores in the Indianapolis area.

If you’d like bargaining updates, follow us on Twitter or Facebook (@ufcw700).

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