“Our hearts are filled with sadness and grief over today’s horrific event. UFCW Local 700 will continue to work to so our members have the resources they need to cope with this trauma and so that they are safe at work.”
– UFCW Local 700 President Tracy Bartak
Union Representatives will provide more information to our members as it becomes available.
UFCW Local 700 reached a tentative agreement with Kroger for a new, four-year Southern Illinois Meat Contract.
The proposed contract raises pay and protects your benefits:
Should you have any questions, please contact your Union Representative.
Your Union Negotiating Committee, Officers, and Staff recommend a YES VOTE TO APPROVE the proposed contract.
Special thanks to our Negotiating Committee Members Les Cox (L-380) and Harry Ray (L-687).
UFCW700 and Kroger have reached a tentative agreement for a new contract for Southern Illinois Meats. Union Reps and Negotiating Committee members will be in stores on Wednesday, June 12. Voting will take place on Thursday, July 13.
UFCW Local 700 is proud to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with Kroger for a new Southern Illinois Meat Contract. The proposed contract raises pay, protects your benefits, and strengthens contract language.
Your Union Negotiating Committee recommends a yes vote to approve the proposed contract.
You can expect more details and a contract voting schedule later this week. Voting will take place in stores. Until a new contract is approved by members, your pay, benefits, and work rules will stay the same.
Should you have any questions, please contact your Union Representative.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.3 million workers in grocery stores, meatpacking plants, and other essential industries across North America, released the following statement on proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, two of UFCW’s largest employers.
UFCW International President Marc Perrone released the following statement:
“The proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons has serious implications for hundreds of thousands of our UFCW members and America’s families who are more concerned than ever about inflation’s impact on the price of their food and groceries, prescription drugs, and gas. As America’s largest union of essential workers, protecting the livelihoods of this nation’s grocery workers, union and non-union, is our highest priority.
“Given the national impact such a merger would have, the UFCW and our Local Unions are discussing this and will stand together to prioritize the best interests of our members, their families, and the communities they proudly serve.
“To be clear, the UFCW will oppose any merger that threatens the jobs of America’s essential workers, union and non-union, and undermines our communities.”
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The UFCW is the largest private sector union in the United States. UFCW International represents 1.3 million professionals and their families in healthcare, grocery stores, meatpacking, food processing, retail shops and other industries. Our members serve our communities in all 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. Learn more about the UFCW at ufcw.org.
Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee is proud to announce that members have approved a new, three-year contract with Kroger; the proposed contract covers about 800 workers at nine stores in the South Bend area.
The new contract includes:
Special thanks to our members serving on the Union Negotiating Committee:
Mike Alvarez, Kroger 966
Katt Batman, Kroger 889
Lisa Bogue, Kroger 963
Julie Bolton, Kroger 915
Kyle Dooley, Kroger 886
Ninfa Garza, Kroger 903
Samantha Griffin, Kroger 879
Patrick Harlan, Kroger 901
Mariann Taft, Kroger 938
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 about 800 workers at nine stores in the South Bend area.
YOUR UNION NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE, OFFICERS, AND STAFF RECOMMEND A YES VOTE TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED CONTRACT.
The new contract includes:
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 Friday, September 30.
A full schedule for voting will be available on our website at www.ufcw700.org.
The contract between UFCW Local 700 and Kroger South Bend expires on October 6, 2022; it covers about 800 workers in 9 stores. We began negotiations today.
Your UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining Committee is comprised of Union leaders and representatives, and a group of members working in South Bend stores. We will be negotiating pay and work rules (contract language). Your health care coverage is negotiated as part of the Indianapolis Kroger contract; that new contract protects affordable, quality health care for Kroger workers and your families. 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.
We spoke mostly today about marketshare and noneconomic issues. As we continue in negotiations, we remain committed to raising pay, improving contract language, and creating more opportunity for you.
Should you have any questions or want further information, please contact your Union Representative.
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:
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.
