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UFCW Local 700 Union Scholarship Applications Available

Nov 02, 2019 (0) Comments

UFCW Local 700 is proud to award $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.

Applications available:

Applications must be postmarked no later than December 3, 2019.

 

Political action, UFCW700 Updates

UFCW Local 700 Endorses Christina Hale for Congress

Nov 01, 2019

United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 700 announced their endorsement for Christina Hale in her race for United States Congress in Indiana’s 5th District.

UFCW Local 700 represents nearly 14,000 workers in supermarkets and food packing, processing, and manufacturing plants and is part of the 1.3 million-member United Food and Commercial Workers International Union.

“UFCW Local 700 is proud to endorse Christina Hale,” said UFCW Local 700 President Chorpenning. “Christina Hale will stand up for our members in Congress just like she did in the Statehouse – for good jobs, affordable health care, and stronger communities. She has a long record of fighting for working men and women in Indiana. In the Statehouse she was able to bridge political divides to pass important legislation supporting working families – that’s why we’re standing with her.”

Bargaining, 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.

Bargaining, 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*

J-

 879

8:00 am – 9:15 am

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

J-

 886

10:00 am – 11:15 am

4:45 pm – 6:00 pm

J-

 889

9:45 am – 11:00 am

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm

J-

 901

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

J-

 903

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

6:00 pm – 7:15 pm

J-

 915

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

J-

 938

8:00 am – 9:00 am

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

J-

 963

10:15 am – 11:15 am

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

J-

 966

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.

 

Bargaining, UFCW700 Updates

Union Prepares for Upcoming Contract Negotiations with Kroger in South Bend

Oct 03, 2019

The contract between UFCW Local 700 and Kroger South Bend expires on October 26, 2019. The agreement covers about 800 workers in nine stores in the South Bend area.

Our UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee is comprised of Union leaders and representatives, members who work in South Bend Kroger stores, and UFCW International staff. We have been reviewing contract proposal questionnaires and are completing our proposals.

During bargaining, we will be negotiating wages, language, and the meat pension; health care coverage and retirement benefits for clerks were negotiated as part of the Indianapolis Kroger agreement approved earlier this year. We are committed to reaching an agreement that raises wages, increases opportunity, and keeps members safe at work.

We are working with the company to finalize dates for negotiations.

If you’d like to receive bargaining updates, please sign up here.

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

Bargaining, Press releases, UFCW700 Updates

UFCW Local 700 Members Approve New Decatur Kroger Contract

Sep 13, 2019

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee is proud to announce that members have overwhelmingly approved a new two-year agreement with Kroger for a contract covering about 300 workers in the three Decatur-area stores.

We stuck together in negotiations and were able to win:

  • Guaranteed pay increases over the life of the contract
  • Lump-sum compensation for top-rated, grandfathered workers, Qualified Assistant and Department Heads, Specialty and Night Grocery Leaders, Qualifying Full-time and Part-time Clerks and Utility Clerks
  • 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 Negotiating Committee; we appreciate your time, efforts, and thoughtful consideration of contract issues and proposals throughout this process:

Jody Burns, Kroger J-946
Christine Ramsey, Kroger J-946
Diane Ridgeway, Kroger J-924
Karen Browning, Kroger J-922

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

Bargaining, UFCW700 Updates

UFCW Local 700, Kroger Reach Tentative Agreement for Decatur Contract

Sep 06, 2019

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining Committee is proud to announce that we’ve reached a tentative agreement with Kroger for a new, two-year contract; the proposed contract covers about 300 workers in the three Decatur-area stores.

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 over the life of the contract
  • Lump-sum compensation for top-rated, grandfathered workers, Qualified Assistant and Department Heads, Specialty and Night Grocery Leaders, Qualifying Full-time and Part-time Clerks and Utility Clerks
  • 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

Union Representatives and Bargaining Committee Members will be in stores on Tuesday, September 10, and Wednesday, September 11, to discuss details of the proposed contract and answer questions. Voting will take place on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

UFCW700/DECATUR KROGER
CONTRACT VOTE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
STORE VOTING TIMES
J- 922 12:00PM – 1:00PM 7:00PM – 8:00PM
J- 924 10:00AM – 11:00AM 5:00PM – 6:00PM
J- 946 8:00AM – 9:00AM 3:00PM – 4:00PM

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

Benefits, UFCW700 Updates

UFCW700 Announces Scholarship Winners

Aug 23, 2019

UFCW Local 700 proudly awards $22,000 per year in scholarships to members and your dependents. Congratulations to the most recent winners:

Brynelle D’Rosa (Genevieve D’Rosa, Kroger J-973)

Chrissa Johnson, Kroger J-900

Anthony Lem, Kroger J-339

Jackline Moragwa, Kroger J-427

Shawn Smith, Kroger J-928

Angelica Garcia Guijosa (Juan Garcia, Tyson)

Maria Garcia Guijosa (Juan Garcia, Tyson)

Leah Heidema, Bloomingfoods

Kyle Jones (Harold Jones, Schnucks 742)

Blanca Leyva (Ma Hernandez De Leyva, Maple Leaf)

Jose Leyva (Ma Hernandez De Leyva, Maple Leaf)

Kaitlyn McCullough, Kroger J-874

Maxwell Merrell, Kroger J-957

Karen Montero , Kroger J- 339

Samuel Perin , Kroger J-959

Antoinette Sanders, Kroger J-16

Tyler Tinney (Ronald Tinney, Kroger J-973)

Bargaining, 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.

Bargaining, 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.