Important Update from UFCW700 re Kroger Scheduling Policy

Today, UFCW Local 700 learned that Kroger unilaterally implemented a revised attendance policy. At no time did anyone from the Union sign off on or approve the policy. In the meantime, if you receive an occurrence under this policy, please let your Union Representative know immediately so they can take appropriate steps consistent with protecting …

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UFCW Local 700 Members Approve New Contract with Maple Leaf

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee is proud to announce that members have overwhelmingly approved a new three-year agreement with Maple Leaf Farms for a contract covering about 130 workers. Together, we reached an agreement that will help create a better place to work and a more secure future for Maple Leaf workers and …

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UFCW Local 700 Union Scholarship Applications Available

UFCW Local 700 is proud to award $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 …

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UFCW Local 700 Endorses Christina Hale for Congress

United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 700 announced their endorsement for Christina Hale in her race for United States Congress in Indiana’s 5th District. UFCW Local 700 represents nearly 14,000 workers in supermarkets and food packing, processing, and manufacturing plants and is part of the 1.3 million-member United Food and Commercial Workers International …

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UFCW Local 700 Members Approve New South Bend Kroger Contract

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee is proud to announce that members have overwhelmingly approved a new three-year agreement with Kroger for a contract covering about 800 workers in the nine South Bend-area stores. We stuck together in negotiations and won: Guaranteed pay increases Lump-sum compensation Higher premiums Quality, affordable health care for members …

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UFCW Local 700, Kroger Reach Tentative Agreement for South Bend

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining Committee is proud to announce that we’ve reached a tentative agreement with Kroger for a new, three-year contract; the proposed contract covers about 800 workers in nine stores in the South Bend area. YOUR UNION OFFICERS, STAFF, AND UNION BARGAINING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND A YES VOTE TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED …

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Union Prepares for Upcoming Contract Negotiations with Kroger in South Bend

The contract between UFCW Local 700 and Kroger South Bend expires on October 26, 2019. The agreement covers about 800 workers in nine stores in the South Bend area. Our UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee is comprised of Union leaders and representatives, members who work in South Bend Kroger stores, and UFCW International staff. …

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UFCW Local 700 Members Approve New Decatur Kroger Contract

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee is proud to announce that members have overwhelmingly approved a new two-year agreement with Kroger for a contract covering about 300 workers in the three Decatur-area stores. We stuck together in negotiations and were able to win: Guaranteed pay increases over the life of the contract Lump-sum compensation …

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UFCW Local 700, Kroger Reach Tentative Agreement for Decatur Contract

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining Committee is proud to announce that we’ve reached a tentative agreement with Kroger for a new, two-year contract; the proposed contract covers about 300 workers in the three Decatur-area stores. YOUR UNION OFFICERS, STAFF, AND UNION BARGAINING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND A YES VOTE TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED CONTRACT. We stuck …

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UFCW700 Announces Scholarship Winners

UFCW Local 700 proudly awards $22,000 per year in scholarships to members and your dependents. Congratulations to the most recent winners: Brynelle D’Rosa (Genevieve D’Rosa, Kroger J-973) Chrissa Johnson, Kroger J-900 Anthony Lem, Kroger J-339 Jackline Moragwa, Kroger J-427 Shawn Smith, Kroger J-928 Angelica Garcia Guijosa (Juan Garcia, Tyson) Maria Garcia Guijosa (Juan Garcia, Tyson) Leah Heidema, Bloomingfoods Kyle Jones (Harold Jones, Schnucks 742) Blanca …

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