Ft. Wayne Kroger TA Reached – Details to Come

UFCW Local 700 and Kroger have reached a new, fully recommended tentative agreement (TA) for our Ft. Wayne area members. The new proposed contract will create a better, more secure future for Kroger workers and their families and includes improvements in wages and health coverage, while protecting retirement benefits.  Thank you to our bargaining committee …

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Member Newsletter – Sept. 2025

Quarterly Member Meeting Sept. 30Please join us at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 for our quarterly general member meeting at the Hampton Inn Keystone (located at 8980 River Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240) Central IN Latest Last month UFCW Local 700 members approved a new three year contract with Kroger which covers over 8,000 members …

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Ft. Wayne Kroger Bargaining Begins

UFCW Local 700 and Kroger met this week to begin negotiations on the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Ft Wayne area stores. Both parties have exchanged proposals and are currently working through non-economic language. Local 700 and Kroger are scheduled to continue bargaining on Tues., Sept. 30. Stay tuned to our website and social …

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Scholarship Winners Fall 2025

UFCW Local 700 proudly awards $22,000 per year in scholarships to members and your dependents. Congratulations to the most recent winners! Our $1,000.00 scholarship winners are: Our $500.00 winners are:

Quarterly Member Meeting – Tues. Sept. 30

Please join us at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 for our quarterly general member meeting at the Hampton Inn Keystone (located at 8980 River Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240)

UFCW 700 Files Class Action Grievance Against Kroger

Dear Sisters and Brothers, Your Union is aware that Kroger has failed to timely implement the wage increases and retroactive pay required under the new contract. This is unacceptable. In response, Local 700 has filed a class action grievance on behalf of all affected members. Through this grievance, we are seeking make whole remedies and additional damages. The …

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UFCW 700 Members Approve Kroger Indianapolis Contract

On Wednesday, UFCW Local 700 members approved a new three year contract with Kroger which covers over 8,000 members working at 68 stores in Central Indiana.  The contract was approved with 56% in favor. In May and July, members rejected two previous offers which sent Local 700 and Kroger back to the bargaining table. UFCW …

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Kroger Indy Vote Schedule Aug. 19 and 20

Kroger and UFCW Local 700 have reached a new tentative agreement that includes lowering the minimum hour requirement for progression from Step 1 to Step 2 and providing retroactive pay dating back to June 1, 2025. Click here to read the full tentative agreement. Voting will take place at the following times and locations:

Kroger Indy Aug. 14 Update – New TA Reached

A tentative agreement was reached yesterday that includes lowering the minimum hour requirement for progression from Step 1 to Step 2 and providing retroactive pay dating back to June 1, 2025. Below, you’ll find more information about the new language and next steps for voting on this agreement. Click here to read the full tentative …

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Kroger Indy Aug. 12 Update

Yesterday, we hosted the first Indianapolis Kroger Member Town Hall over Zoom to provide more details on the status of bargaining, answer commonly asked questions, and discuss next steps for securing the contract you deserve. If you were unable to join the town hall or did not receive a text message yesterday with the town …

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