UFCW Local 700 awards $21,500 in scholarships to members or their dependents who have graduated, or will graduate, from high school, or are currently enrolled in college or trade school. Applications are accepted each spring and fall. Congratulations to Spring 2016 Scholarship Winners Adriana Lopez Esponosa (Plumrose) Darian Crum (Kroger 911) Emily Nix (Kathleen Nix, …
A total of $10,750 in scholarships will be awarded to UFCW Local 700 members or their dependents who have graduated, or will graduate, from high school, or are currently enrolled in college or trade school. The scholarship awards will be as follows: Four (4) awards at $1,000 each One (1) award at $750 each Twelve (12) …
Veterans Day is a time to pay tribute to the service and sacrifices of all U.S. military veterans. But acknowledging what these amazing men and women have done for our country is not enough. We must do more. To truly honor our veterans, Veterans Day must be a time to strengthen our commitment to …
Workers at Bloomingfoods Co-op in Bloomington, Indiana have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first union contract as members of UFCW Local 700. Bloomingfoods workers successfully negotiated a contract that ensures fair wage increases, a process for resolving workplace issues, and a voice for all workers in the cooperative. Following an accelerated, fair election process marked …
A total of $10,750 in scholarships will be awarded to UFCW Local 700 members or their dependents who have graduated, or will graduate, from high school, or are currently enrolled in college or trade school. The scholarship awards will be as follows: Four (4) awards at $1,000 each One (1) award at $750 each Twelve (12) …
On June 17, members of the newly formed Lift Retail Jobs Campaign, held a press conference to highlight the economic plight of local retail workers and unveiled a Retail Workers’ Bill of Rights. The Lift Retail Jobs Campaign is a coalition of retail workers, local businesses, and community groups who have a vested interest in …
Members of UFCW Local 700 ratified an agreement with Kroger for about 800 members working in nine Kroger stores around South Bend. The new four-year agreement includes improvements to the grievance procedure and more options for vacation. There are guaranteed wage increases every year and more positions will receive premium pay. Health care benefits for …
UFCW Local 700 and Kroger reached a tentative agreement for about 800 members working in 9 Kroger stores around South Bend. Your Union Bargaining Committee worked to reach a balanced agreement. The proposed four-year agreement includes language improvements and guaranteed wage increases every year. We were able to reach a deal quickly because health care …
This week, UFCW Local 700 will begin bargaining for about 800 members working in nine Kroger stores around South Bend. We’ve been preparing over the last few months and appreciate your participation in our bargaining and proposal survey; this input is very important to develop our priorities for negotiations. Your UFCW Local 700 Union Bargaining …
