Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee continued negotiations with Kroger for a new contract for workers in Central Indiana Kroger stores. The Union and Company have made progress, but we need some more time to reach a final agreement.
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; the Union and the Company have agreed to a contract extension through June 18, 2022. The extension will provide additional time to finalize health and wellness coverage and pension benefits, and to continue negotiating over pay. During the extension, your pay, health care, and work rules remain unchanged.
We plan to resume negotiations next week with the assistance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
Should you have any questions or desire further information, please contact your Union Representative.
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Negotiations Ongoing for UFCW700-Kroger Indianapolis Contract
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.
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 Members Approve New Contract with Kroger for Decatur Stores
Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee is proud to announce that members have approved a new three-year contract covering the Decatur-area stores. Our new contract will create a better, more secure future for Kroger workers and your families.
We worked to reach an agreement that raises pay, protects seniority, and keeps you safe and healthy at work. The new contract includes increases for starting pay rates, for people moving through the brackets, and for top rate. It improves daily claiming rights and language for the grievance procedure. The contract protects quality, affordable health care for members and your families, and the retirement security you’ve earned.
Special thanks to the union members serving on the Negotiating Committee. We appreciate your time, work, and thoughtful consideration of contract issues and proposals throughout this process:
Jody Burns, Kroger J-946
Karen Browning, Kroger J-922
Justi Houser, Kroger J-924
Christine Ramsey, Kroger J-946
Diane Ridgeway, Kroger J-924
For details on our contract wins, should you have any questions, or if you’d like further information, please contact your Union Representative.
UFCW Local 700, Kroger Reach Tentative Agreement for new Decatur Contract
Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee is proud to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement for a new contract covering the three Decatur-area stores.
We worked to reach an agreement that raises pay, protects seniority, and keeps you safe and healthy at work. Your Union Negotiating Committee recommends a yes vote to approve the new contract.
UFCW Local 700 Representatives and Negotiating Committee members will be in stores to share the proposed contract and answer your questions on Tuesday, August 17, and Wednesday, August 18. Contract voting will take place in stores on Thursday, August 19; a full schedule for voting is below.
UFCW Local 700-Kroger Decatur: CONTRACT VOTE SCHEDULE
Thursday, August 19, 2021
| Kroger 922 | Kroger 924 | Kroger 946 |
| 12noon – 1pm | 10am – 11am | 8am – 9am |
| 7pm – 8pm | 5pm – 6pm | 3pm – 4pm |
UFCW Local 700, Kroger Set New Dates to Negotiate Decatur Contract
Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee has been negotiating a new contract for the three Decatur-area stores; the contract covers about 300 workers.
After our prior meetings in July, we planned to reconvene on August 30 and August 31. Instead, we will meet on August 9 and August 10.
Your Union Negotiating Committee is working to reach an agreement that raises pay, protects seniority, and keeps you safe and healthy at work.
Should you have any questions or if you would like further information, please contact your Union Representative.