Your UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining Committee is proud to announce that members have overwhelmingly approved a new, three-year contract with Kroger for Ft. Wayne stores. The new contract covers almost 2500 workers in 22 stores in the Ft. Wayne area.
Through negotiating together, we won:
- Guaranteed pay increases over the life of the contract
- Lump-sum compensation for top-rated and grandfathered workers, and Department Heads
- Higher premiums for night crews
- Quality, affordable health care for members and your families
- Health care benefit improvements
- Retirement security for a better future
- Language improvements creating more opportunity for you
Special thanks to the union members serving on the Bargaining Committee; we appreciate your time, efforts, and thoughtful consideration of contract issues and proposals throughout this process:
Rachel Basset, J405
Bonnie Collins, J973
Kenny Hammel, J427
Maryann King, J929
Debbie Kroterfield, J990
Peggy Lee, J857
Sherry Miner, J837
Ronald Tinney, J973
Greg Vogleman, J841
Carol Zigl, J414
Should you have any questions or desire further information, please contact your Union Representative.