New Free College Benefit for UFCW700 Members and Your Families

We are excited to announce a new benefit from UFCW 700 that is available to you and to your family:  you can earn an Associate degree from Eastern Gateway Community college for free! Having a college degree is more important than ever for getting ahead these days, but tuition costs just keep getting higher and …

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Workers’ Memorial Day: Fighting for Safe and Healthy Jobs

Every year on April 28—Workers’ Memorial Day—UFCW Local 700 joins workers in the U.S. and around the world to remember those who have suffered or died on the workplace and renew the fight for safe and healthy jobs.   While decades of struggle by workers and their unions have resulted in significant workplace safety laws, …

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UFCW700 Awards Over $21,000 in Spring Scholarship Program

UFCW Local 700 awards $21,500 in scholarships to members or their dependents who have graduated, or will graduate, from high school, or are currently enrolled in college or trade school. Applications are accepted each spring and fall. Congratulations to Spring 2016 Scholarship Winners Adriana Lopez Esponosa (Plumrose) Darian Crum (Kroger 911) Emily Nix (Kathleen Nix, …

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DEADLINE EXTENDED – UFCW700 Member Scholarship Program (Spring)

A total of $10,750 in scholarships will be awarded to UFCW Local 700 members or their dependents who have graduated, or will graduate, from high school, or are currently enrolled in college or trade school. The scholarship awards will be as follows: Four (4) awards at $1,000 each One (1) award at $750 each Twelve (12) …

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UFCW700 Member Fall Scholarship Program

A total of $10,750 in scholarships will be awarded to UFCW Local 700 members or their dependents who have graduated, or will graduate, from high school, or are currently enrolled in college or trade school. The scholarship awards will be as follows: Four (4) awards at $1,000 each One (1) award at $750 each Twelve (12) …

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