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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UFCW Local 700, Kroger Continue Bargaining for Ft. Wayne Contract

This week, your Union Bargaining Committee met with representatives from the Kroger Co. to continue negotiations for the Ft. Wayne Kroger contract. The union provided the company with a comprehensive proposal including language improvements and regular, guaranteed wage increases over the life of the agreement. Most of our discussion centered around language regarding work rules. …

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Deadline Extended for UFCW Local 700 Scholarship Program

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 Hold First Meeting for Ft. Wayne Contract

This week, your Union Bargaining Committee provided representatives from the Kroger Co. with a list of our bargaining goals including guaranteed wage increases over the life of the contract and securing the meat pension. Health care coverage and retirement benefits for clerks are negotiated as part of the Indianapolis Kroger agreement that expires in May …

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