Sec.-Treas. Merrell Retires
Congratulations to Sec.-Treas. Mike Merrell on his retirement! We are grateful for Mike’s many years in service to the members of UFCW Local 700 and wish him the very best!
Updates
UFCW700 Statement on Waynedale Kroger Tragedy
“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 …
UFCW Local 700 Endorses Jennifer McCormick
UFCW Local 700 puts dinner on the table for Hoosier families with more than 13,000 members in supermarkets and food packing, processing, and manufacturing plants. We believe a better life comes from the power of standing together. So that’s what our union family fights for every day: Better wages, better benefits, schedules that give working people control over their lives, and safe …
UFCW Local 700 Holds Annual Steward Seminar
UFCW Local 700 Kroger Stewards gathered this week for our annual educational Seminar. Our Stewards are the first line of defense and enforcement of our contracts. This year, special guests provided sessions on what’s happening in our region, health care benefits, growing our union throughout the country, and building a stronger path to power for …
UFCW Local 700 Announces Scholarship Program
UFCW Local 700 proudly awards $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 …
UFCW Statement on Proposed Kroger-Albertsons Merger
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 …
UFCW Local 700 Members Approve New Contract with Kroger for South Bend Stores
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: Guaranteed pay raises and ratification bonuses Pay raises are effective three weeks following ratification Affordable, quality …
Joe Chorpenning Announces Retirement from UFCW Local 700
Dear Brothers and Sisters of UFCW Local 700: It has been an honor to spend my career serving the members of UFCW. For nearly 37 years, I have been privileged to work as an Organizer, Organizing Director, and Business Agent; as President of UFCW Local 700 since 2006; and as an International Vice President since …
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 …