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.
Updates
UFCW Local 700, Kroger to Resume Negotiations Next Week
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.
UFCW Local 700, Kroger Continue Contract Negotiations this Week
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.
UFCW Local 700, Kroger Hold First Meeting for Indy Stores Contract
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.
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Should you have any questions or want further information, please contact your Union Representative.
UFCW Local 700, Kroger to Begin Indianapolis Contract Negotiations on April 21
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.
Union Prepares for Upcoming Indianapolis Kroger Contract Negotiations
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.
UFCW Local 700 Announces Union Scholarship Winners
UFCW Local 700 proudly awards $22,000 per year in scholarships to members and your dependents. Congratulations to the most recent winners!
Nicole Brown, Kroger J-973
Aaron Logsdon, Kroger J-902
Alfredo Perez, Kroger J-424
Abigail Sanchez-Contrearas, Rosa Contrearas de Sanchez, Tyson
Joel Vittori, Kroger J-895
Nadav Alkaslassy, Kroger J-998
Dheyanira Alarcon, Jose Alarcon, Tyson
Natalia Arreaza, Antonio Arreaza, ConAgra Bakery
Kirk D’Rosa, Genevieve D’Rosa, Kroger J-973
Brandon Foster, Kroger J-911
Jose Leyva, Maria Hernandez de Leyva, Maple Leaf
Sherry Miner, Kroger J-837
Lilianna Popi, Wendy Spann, Kroger J-990
Wyatt Shawuer, Kroger J-936
Alexys Shepherd, Mechelle Shepherd, Kroger J-894
Keyen Taulbee, Brandi Taulbee, Kroger J-71
Abdelmuezz Zeidan, Kroger J-928
Union Scholarship Deadline EXTENDED
UFCW Local 700 proudly awards $22,000 per year in scholarships to members or dependents.
The deadline for applications is EXTENDED to December 17, 2021.
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.
- Online
- CALL UFCW Local 700 at 800.334.3619
- CONTACT your Union Representative
Applications must be postmarked or emailed no later than December 3, 2021. DECEMBER 17, 2021.
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
South Bend Kroger Workers to Receive Pay Increase Guaranteed by Union Contract
The work you do every day helps feed our neighbors and power our communities. You’ve been on the frontlines of a global pandemic – showing up while others stay home. Along with other UFCW Locals from around the country and our partners at the International Union, we have been fighting for additional pay that acknowledges your service in a time of crisis, for safe places to work, and for additional workplace protections.
South Bend Kroger workers can expect the next guaranteed pay increase on October 31, 2021. In our last negotiations, we secured guaranteed pay increases to better align pay with other Kroger markets throughout the state and higher premium pay. We will continue to fight in negotiations for additional pay that recognizes your continued dedication to feeding families around our state and ongoing advocacy to recognize the challenges you face at work.
A strong union contract, including higher pay and better benefits, can help attract additional workers to better manage the ongoing demands of grocery professionals; this means that there should be more people to take care of customers and stores will be better able to have appropriate levels of staff.
We will negotiate new contracts with Kroger next year. The Indianapolis contract expires in May 2022; the Fort Wayne contract expires in August 2022; the South Bend contract expires in October 2022. Over the past few years, we have continued to push for the pay increases you’ve earned and you deserve. We raised the pay scales for this area, increased pay for Pharmacy Techs, and improved contract language. We will keep pushing to build on these victories.
Should you have any questions or desire further information, please contact your Union Representative.
UFCW Local 700, Kroger Agree to Pay Increase for Workers in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne Area Stores
The work you do every day helps feed our neighbors and power our communities. You’ve been on the frontlines of a global pandemic – showing up while others stay home. Along with other UFCW Locals from around the country and our partners at the International Union, we have been fighting for additional pay that acknowledges your service in a time of crisis, for safe places to work, and for additional workplace protections.
We are proud to announce that we have agreed to a pay increase and increase in night crew premium for workers in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne area Kroger stores; increases are effective October 31. This pay increase is a result of your continued dedication to feeding families around our state and ongoing advocacy to recognize the challenges you face at work. You have earned these increases and you deserve them.
A strong union contract, including higher pay and better benefits, can help attract additional workers to better manage the ongoing demands of grocery professionals; this means that there should be more people to take care of customers and stores will be better able to have appropriate levels of staff.
We will negotiate new contracts with Kroger next year. The Indianapolis contract expires in May 2022; the Fort Wayne contract expires in August 2022; the South Bend contract expires in October 2022. Just as we stuck together to win this pay increase, we must stand together to continue building on this victory.
Should you have any questions or desire further information, please contact your Union Representative.