Marc Perrone, International President of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), the largest private sector union in the nation, made the following statement about Amazon Go: “Amazon believes that America’s hard-working men and women are irrelevant to customers – they couldn’t be more wrong. The amazing people who work inside grocery stores are …
If you have completed 2017 Open Enrollment and have your confirmation number–FANTASTIC–you’re on the road to great medical benefits! If you haven’t completed Open Enrollment, you have until MIDNIGHT on Sunday, December 18. Don’t be stuck wondering how you will get medical insurance for 2017–ENROLL NOW. Here’s how: Call 800.433.1204 and press 0 Open a Member XG account …
After a long and divisive election, it is time for all of us to celebrate the spirit of a holiday season that brings us all together. As America’s food union, United Food and Commercial Workers members proudly prepare and make many of the foods that families all across the Hoosier state and this nation will …
We are excited to announce a new benefit from UFCW 700 that is available to you and to your family: you can earn an Associate degree from Eastern Gateway Community college for free! Having a college degree is more important than ever for getting ahead these days, but tuition costs just keep getting higher and …
While most Americans view Labor Day as the last long weekend of the summer and another day off work, this is one day we should all stop for a minute and recognize the countless number of Hoosiers who make our community work. From workers at Kroger to ConAgra, these amazing people are dedicated and passionate, …
In June, workers at ConAgra in Indianapolis chose to join the UFCW Local 700 union family; last week, members approved their first union contract! Together, and thanks to the efforts of the Union Bargaining Committee and SubCommittee, we reached an agreement that provides a better life, a more secure future, and respect on the job …
Every year, we celebrate Labor Day to honor working people and all their contributions to our country and its middle class. The UFCW is made up of hard-working men and women who serve in our communities at retail and grocery stores, meatpacking and processing plants, and countless other facilities across multiple industries. This year, the …
This election season, UFCW International President Marc Perrone wants to make sure the campaigns know what issues matter most to our union family, and how they plan to address them. To do this, UFCW is asking for your input on what issues are your priority for the next four years. We will then take those issues and …
After fighting for years to win their union, workers at Chartwells approved their first contract! About sixty people work in cafeteria services at Anderson University; they are employed by Compass Group, a major corporation that manages vending machines and cafeteria staff for mostly schools, private prisons, and large workplaces. Like too many other companies across …
UFCWMembers of UFCW Local 700 approved a new three-year contract for over 8,000 Kroger workers in the Indianapolis area. The new agreement includes guaranteed wage increases; improves contract language; secures quality, affordable health care; maintains employee weekly contributions; and protects retirement security. These contract gains are in addition to new, higher wage scales and advance …
