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Members of UFCW Local 700 have approved a new three-year contract with Kroger; the proposed contract covers about 2,600 workers at 22 stores in the Ft. Wayne area. The contract was approved by 72% of those voting in favor.

The new contract includes:

• Guaranteed pay raises and ratification bonuses
  • Pay raises are retroactive to August 7, 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 one additional personal day, greater flexibility for vacation, and additional non-discrimination 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:

Randy Farler, Kroger 405 (Meat)
Mary Ann King, Kroger 929 (Floral)
Debrah Kroterfield, Kroger 990 (File Clerk)
Peggy Lee, Kroger 857 (Cashier)
Sherry Miner, Kroger 837 (Pick up/E-commerce)
Ron Tinney, Kroger 973 (DSD)
Carol Zigl, Kroger 414 (Cashier)

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

Union Representatives and Negotiating Committee Members will be in stores to discuss details of the proposed contract and answer questions. Voting will take place on Thurs., August 18, and Fri., August 19.

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

Only union members may vote on the contract. Members 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 2,600 workers at 22 stores in the Ft. Wayne Area.

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 August 7, 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 one additional personal day, greater flexibility for vacation, and additional 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 on August 18 and 19.

A full schedule for voting will be available at www.ufcw700.org.