Negotiations Continue for Indianapolis Kroger Contract

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining Committee met with Company representatives this week to continue bargaining a new Indianapolis Kroger contract. Your Union Bargaining Committee presented a comprehensive proposal; the Company offered language proposals. We were able to reach agreement on a number of language items. We expect that our discussion during the next bargaining …

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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, Kroger Begin Negotiations for Indianapolis Contract

UFCW Local 700 leaders and members of the UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining Committee began the process of bargaining a new Indianapolis Kroger contract. The men and women who work in Kroger stores every day are what make the company a market leader in our community. Your Union Bargaining Committee shared our bargaining goals with …

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Union Bargaining Committee Prepares for Negotiations with Kroger

UFCW Local 700 leaders and members of the UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining Committee are busy preparing for upcoming contract negotiations for the Indianapolis Kroger contract; the current agreement expires in May. The Committee recently met with for an in-depth review of the following: current contract language, current wage scales, health and wellness funding and …

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Bloomingfoods Workers Ratify Their First Union Contract

Workers at Bloomingfoods Co-op in Bloomington, Indiana have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first union contract as members of UFCW Local 700. Bloomingfoods workers successfully negotiated a contract that ensures fair wage increases, a process for resolving workplace issues, and a voice for all workers in the cooperative. Following an accelerated, fair election process marked …

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Members of UFCW700 Approve New Agreement with Kroger for South Bend

Members of UFCW Local 700 ratified an agreement with Kroger for about 800 members working in nine Kroger stores around South Bend. The new four-year agreement includes improvements to the grievance procedure and more options for vacation. There are guaranteed wage increases every year and more positions will receive premium pay. Health care benefits for …

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UFCW700, Kroger Reach Tentative Agreement in South Bend

UFCW Local 700 and Kroger reached a tentative agreement for about 800 members working in 9 Kroger stores around South Bend. Your Union Bargaining Committee worked to reach a balanced agreement. The proposed four-year agreement includes language improvements and guaranteed wage increases every year. We were able to reach a deal quickly because health care …

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UFCW700, Kroger to Begin Bargaining in South Bend

This week, UFCW Local 700 will begin bargaining for about 800 members working in nine Kroger stores around South Bend.  We’ve been preparing over the last few months and appreciate your participation in our bargaining and proposal survey; this input is very important to develop our priorities for negotiations. Your UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining …

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UFCW Local 700 Members Approve New Union Contract with Kroger (Ft. Wayne Stores)

Members of UFCW Local 700 and Kroger ratified an agreement for about 2,500 members working in 24 Kroger stores around Ft. Wayne. The new four-year agreement includes improvements to the grievance procedure, provisions for more fair and equitable scheduling, and more options for vacation. There are guaranteed wage increases every year and more positions will …

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UFCW700, Kroger Reach TA for Fort Wayne Stores

UFCW Local 700 and Kroger reached a tentative agreement this week for about 2,500 members working in 24 Kroger stores around Ft. Wayne. Your Union Bargaining Committee worked hard to reach a balanced agreement. The proposed four-year agreement includes language improvements and guaranteed wage increases every year. We were able to reach a deal quickly …

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