Union Bargaining Committee Progresses in Negotiations with Chartwells

The contract between UFCW Local 700 and Chartwells expires May 3, 2019. We are committed to reaching an agreement that raises pay, increases opportunity, and keeps members safe at work. In our first contract, we stuck together and were able to win workplace improvements that help Chartwells workers and your families to have a better …

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UFCW Local 700 Endorses Bloomington Mayor Hamilton for Re-Election

United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 700 announced the endorsement for Mayor John Hamilton’s re-election today. 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 Union. “UFCW Local 700 is proud to …

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Congratulations to UFCW Local 700 Scholarship Winners

UFCW Local 700 proudly awards $22,000 per year in scholarships to members and your dependents. Congratulations to our most recent winners: Ricardo Carmargo  Camilo Carmargo, Maple Leaf Brynelle D’Rosa  Genevieve D’Rosa, Kroger J973 Leah Heidema Bloomingfoods Anthony Lem Kroger J339 Angel Hernandez Carolina Medina de Hernandez, Tyson Yoana Hernandez Carolina Medina de Hernandez, Tyson Derek Huffman Kroger …

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UFCW Local 700 endorses Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett for re-election

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 700 announced their endorsement for Mayor Joe Hogsett’s re-election today. Local 700 President Joe Chorpenning named Hogsett’s unwavering support for working men and women in the endorsement. “The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700 has long been proud to call Mayor Joe Hogsett …

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DEADLINE EXTENDED! UFCW Local 700 Scholarship Program Open

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, Kroger Reach Tentative Agreement for South Bend Contract

Your Union Bargaining Committee is proud to announce that we’ve reached a tentative agreement with Kroger for a new one-year contract covering South Bend stores. THE UNION OFFICERS, STAFF, AND UNION BARGAINING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND A YES VOTE TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED CONTRACT. The proposed agreement helps create a more secure future for Kroger workers and …

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UFCW Local 700, Kroger Hold First Meeting for South Bend Contract

Your UFCW Local 700 Bargaining Committee met yesterday with representatives from the Kroger Co. We provided them with a comprehensive proposal modeled after the agreement members recently approved in Ft. Wayne; that contract includes guaranteed wage increases over the life of the contract and secures the meat pension. Health care coverage and retirement benefits for …

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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 27, 2018. The agreement covers about 800 workers in nine stores in the South Bend area. Our UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining Committee is comprised of Union leaders and representatives, members who work in South Bend Kroger stores, and UFCW International staff. …

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Effective, Professional Union Reps Win for Members

UFCW Local 700 is proud to provide outstanding service and representation through professional Union Representatives. And we’re always proud when our members recognize the great work of our staff: “I am a member of local 700 and would like to give a wonderful shout out or comment about Justin who just helped me tremendously.  I would love …

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