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UFCW Local 700, Kroger to Begin Indianapolis Contract Negotiations on April 21

Apr 05, 2022

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee is preparing for negotiations for a new agreement with Indianapolis Kroger. Last week, members of the Bargaining Committee attended a training presented by our union; the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), a government agency that often assists in contract negotiations and mediation; and took a deep dive into our health care coverage with representatives from The Segal Company, which serves as our plan professionals.

Negotiations for the Indianapolis Kroger contract are scheduled to begin on April 21. 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 on May 14, 2022; it covers more than 8,000 workers at 69 stores in the Indianapolis area.

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

UFCW Local 700 Indianapolis Kroger Negotiating Committee

Negotiations, UFCW700 Updates, Worker Action

Union Prepares for Upcoming Indianapolis Kroger Contract Negotiations

Feb 03, 2022

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

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining Committee will be comprised of Union leaders and representatives, a group of members working in Indianapolis Kroger stores, and UFCW International staff. We will be negotiating pay and work rules (contract language), plus health care coverage for Kroger workers in Indianapolis, Ft. Wayne, and South Bend. The agreement governing the pension for members in the Consolidated Fund was recently renewed through 2024. Meat Department members in the National Pension Fund are covered in an agreement through 2028.

Thanks to those of you who completed a contract proposal questionnaire. We received excellent feedback from members and are using the information for our contract proposals. In addition, we continue to work with our actuaries and plan professionals to refine our proposals. We are committed to reaching an agreement that raises pay; protects affordable, quality health care benefits; and keeps members safe at work.

There are no dates scheduled yet for negotiations.

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

UFCW700 Updates, Worker Action

Standing Up for Hoosier Teachers

Mar 31, 2021
Tomorrow SB 251 will be heard in the House Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions. This bill creates unnecessary obstacles for Hoosier educators who want to join a union. The bill unfairly targets teachers who pay their union dues through payroll deduction. Payroll deduction is a routine practice that has been available to employees for decades to pay for all sorts of things, like health insurance payments and charitable donations.

SB 251 is an unwarranted government intrusion into teachers’ paycheck decisions.

This is a sneaky bill written by anti-worker special interests who want to make it harder for teachers to join unions.

Teachers are counting on you to reach out to the House Committee and tell them to vote no. 

Click here to send an email to the House Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions.

OR

Call 866-803-8830 to be connected with the Indiana Legislature’s switchboard.
Ask to speak to one of the members of the House Committee on Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
The members are: 
Representative Randy Lyness
Representative David Abbott 
Representative Martin Carbaugh 
Representative Chuck Goodrich 
Representative Joanna King 
Representative Daniel Leonard 
Representative Jerry Torr 
Representative Cindy Ziemke 
Representative Ryan Hatfield 
Representative Mike Andrade 
Representative John Bartlett 
Representative Chuck Mosely

Our legislators should focus on addressing the real problems Hoosier educators face, like safe classrooms. Instead, they want to silence teachers by making it harder for them to have a collective voice. Our teachers deserve better.

Negotiations, UFCW700 Updates, Worker Action

UFCW Local 700 Members Approve New South Bend Kroger Contract

Oct 23, 2019

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee is proud to announce that members have overwhelmingly approved a new three-year agreement with Kroger for a contract covering about 800 workers in the nine South Bend-area stores.

We stuck together in negotiations and won:

  • Guaranteed pay increases
  • Lump-sum compensation
  • Higher premiums
  • 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

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

Negotiations, UFCW700 Updates, Worker Action

UFCW Local 700, Kroger Reach Tentative Agreement for South Bend

Oct 18, 2019

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 about 800 workers in nine stores in the South Bend area.

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

We stuck together in negotiations and were able to win:

  • Guaranteed pay increases
  • Lump-sum compensation
  • Higher premiums
  • 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 Monday, October 21, and Tuesday, October 22, to discuss details of the proposed contract and answer questions. Voting will take place on Wednesday, October 23.

UFCW700-KROGER SOUTH BEND
CONTRACT VOTE SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019

STORE

VOTING TIMES*

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8:00 am – 9:15 am

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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 886

10:00 am – 11:15 am

4:45 pm – 6:00 pm

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 889

9:45 am – 11:00 am

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm

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 901

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

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 903

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

6:00 pm – 7:15 pm

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 915

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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 938

8:00 am – 9:00 am

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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10:15 am – 11:15 am

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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7:00 am – 8:15 am CST

6:00 pm – 7:15 pm CST

*All times EST, except J-966 (CST)
You may vote in the time and location most convenient for you.
Only union members may vote on the contract.

 

Negotiations, UFCW700 Updates, Worker Action

UFCW Local 700 Members Approve New Contract with Kroger for Ft. Wayne Stores

Jul 31, 2019

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining Committee is proud to announce that members have overwhelmingly approved a new, three-year contract with Kroger for Ft. Wayne stores. The new contract covers almost 2500 workers in 22 stores in the Ft. Wayne area.

Through negotiating together, we won:

  • Guaranteed pay increases over the life of the contract
  • Lump-sum compensation for top-rated and grandfathered workers, and Department Heads
  • Higher premiums for night crews
  • 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

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

Rachel Basset, J405

Bonnie Collins, J973

Kenny Hammel, J427

Maryann King, J929

Debbie Kroterfield, J990

Peggy Lee, J857

Sherry Miner, J837

Ronald Tinney, J973

Greg Vogleman, J841

Carol Zigl, J414

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

Negotiations, Worker Action

Union Announces Member Voting Schedule for Ft. Wayne Kroger Contract

Jul 29, 2019

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining Committee reached a tentative agreement with Kroger for a new, three-year contract; the agreement covers almost 2,500 workers in 22 stores in the Ft. Wayne area.

Union Representatives and Bargaining Committee Members will be in stores on Monday, July 29, and Tuesday, July 30, to discuss details of the proposed contract and answer questions.

Your Union Officers, Staff, and Union Bargaining Committee recommend a YES VOTE to approve the proposed contract. 

VOTING SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019

STORE VOTING TIMES
J- 405 8:00AM – 9:00AM 2:45PM – 3:45PM
J- 407 7:30AM – 8:30AM 3:00PM – 4:00PM
J- 410 11:00AM – 12:00PM 6:30PM – 7:30PM
J- 412 9:30AM – 10:30AM 4:15PM – 5:15PM
J- 414 9:15AM – 10:15AM 4:45PM – 5:45PM
J- 418 10:00AM – 11:00AM 5:15PM – 6:15PM
J- 424 8:00AM – 10:00AM 2:00PM – 4:00PM
J- 425 11:45AM – 12:45PM 6:45PM – 7:45PM
J- 427 8:00AM – 9:00AM 3:30PM – 4:30PM
J- 837 8:00AM – 9:00AM 3:30PM – 4:30PM
J- 841 11:30AM – 12:30PM 7:00PM – 8:00PM
J- 842 9:45AM – 10:45AM 5:15PM – 6:15PM
J- 857 10:00AM – 11:00AM 5:00PM – 6:00PM
J- 874 11:30AM – 12:30PM 7:00PM – 8:00PM
J- 875 9:45AM – 10:45AM 5:15PM – 6:15PM
J- 929 11:00AM – 12:00PM 5:45PM – 6:45PM
J- 936 8:00AM – 9:00AM 3:00PM – 4:00PM
J- 972 8:00AM – 10:00AM 2:30PM – 4:30PM
J- 973 10:45AM – 12:45PM 5:15PM – 7:15PM
J- 978 8:00AM – 9:00AM 3:15PM – 4:15PM
J- 990 10:30AM – 12:30PM 4:30PM -6:30PM
J- 991 11:45AM – 12:45PM 7:00PM – 8:00PM

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

Benefits, UFCW700 Updates, Worker Action

Apply for UFCW Local 700 Union Scholarship Program Today!

Jun 14, 2019

UFCW Local 700 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.

Learn more about the UFCW Local 700 Union Scholarship Program

Applications available:

Applications must be postmarked no later than July 31, 2019.

Send to:
UFCW Local 700
3091 E. 98th St, Suite #150
Indianapolis, IN 46280

 

Negotiations, UFCW700 Updates, Worker Action

UFCW Local 700 Members Approve New Contract with Kroger for Indianapolis Stores

Jun 13, 2019

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining Committee is proud to announce that members of UFCW Local 700 have overwhelmingly approved a new, three-year contract with Kroger for Indianapolis stores. The newcontract covers more than 9,000 workers in 71 stores in the Indianapolis Area.

By sticking together in negotiations, we won:

  • Guaranteed pay increases over the life of the contract
  • Lump-sum compensation for top-rated and grandfathered workers, and Department Heads
  • Higher premiums for night crews
  • 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

Special thanks to the union members serving on the Bargaining 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

Justin Clark, J735, Frozen

Mandy Davis, J900, Non-Foods

Chad Dunville, J993, Meat

Pam Hogeland, J332, ClickList

Anye Miller, J862, ClickList

Jim Nail, J500, Grocery

Brycee Overton, J998, Pharmacy

Dave Petry, J989, Meat

Phil Phillippo, J902, Meat

Rosie Ross, J957, Front End

Juan Ruffin, J1,Meat

Vern Sowers, J959, Front End

 

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

Negotiations, UFCW700 Updates, Worker Action

Indianapolis Kroger Contract Vote Schedule

Jun 10, 2019

Union Representatives and Bargaining Committee Members will be in stores on Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11, to discuss details of the proposed contract and answer questions.

Voting will take place on Wednesday, June 12, and Thursday, June 13. You may vote in the time and location most convenient for you; only union members may vote on the contract.

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

STORE

 VOTING SCHEDULE

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 1 Weds., June 12, 2019 8:30AM – 9:30AM 3:30PM – 4:30PM

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 16 Weds., June 12, 2019 11:30AM – 12:30PM 6:30PM – 7:30PM

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 66 Thurs., June 13, 2019 8:30AM – 9:30AM 3:15PM -4:15PM

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 71 Weds., June 12, 2019 8:30AM – 9:30AM 5:30PM – 6:30PM

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 81 Weds., June 12, 2019 12:45PM – 1:45PM 4:00PM – 5:00PM

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 86 Weds., June 12, 2019 1:30PM – 2:30PM 8:00PM – 9:00PM

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 91 Weds., June 12, 2019 11:45AM -12:45PM 6:30PM -7:30PM

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 96 Weds., June 12, 2019 10:15AM -11:15AM 4:30PM -5:30PM

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 100 Weds., June 12, 2019 12:15PM -1:15PM 7:00PM – 8:00PM

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 109 Weds., June 12, 2019 10:00AM – 11:00AM 4:00PM – 5:00PM

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 110 Thurs., June 13, 2019 10:00AM – 11:00AM 4:45PM -5:45PM

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 115 Weds., June 12, 2019 8:30AM – 9:30AM 3:45PM -4:45PM

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 116 Weds., June 12, 2019 8:30AM – 9:30AM 3:45PM – 4:45PM

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 118 Thurs., June 13, 2019 1:30PM – 2:30PM 8:15PM – 9:15PM

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 138 Weds., June 12, 2019 2:00PM – 3:00PM 9:00PM -10:00PM

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 158 Thurs., June 13, 2019 2:00PM -3:00PM 8:00PM – 9:00PM

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 248 Thurs., June 13, 2019 1:30PM -2:30PM 8:00PM -9:00PM

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 827 Weds., June 12, 2019 10:15AM -11:15AM 4:45PM – 5:45PM

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 862 Thurs., June 13, 2019 8:30AM -9:30AM 3:30PM – 4:30PM

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 914 Weds., June 12, 2019 12:30PM -1:30PM 6:30PM – 7:30PM

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 921 Thurs., June 13, 2019 12:00PM – 1:00PM 6:45PM – 7:45PM

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 928 Weds., June 12, 2019 10:00AM -11:00AM 5:00PM – 6:00pm

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 945 Weds., June 12, 2019 2:00PM – 3:00PM 8:30PM – 9:30PM

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 952 Thurs., June 13, 2019 1:45PM -2:45PM 8:00PM – 9:00PM

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 970 Weds., June 12, 2019 8:30AM – 9:30AM 8:30PM – 9:30PM

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