Indianapolis Retail Workers, Allies, Mobilize for Bill of Rights

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 …

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Members of UFCW700 Approve New Agreement with Kroger for South Bend

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 …

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UFCW700, Kroger Reach Tentative Agreement in South Bend

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 …

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UFCW700, Kroger to Begin Bargaining in South Bend

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 …

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Support Bloomingfoods Workers

Workers at Bloomingfoods Co-op in Bloomington, Indiana are organizing a union with UFCW Local 700 to win respect, better benefits, and a voice on the job. Here’s what they have to say: “I love the people that I work with, the food and products that I sell and eat, and the customers and member-owners that I’m so …

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Join the Active Ballot Club; Enter to Win Colts Tickets

For every Colts home game, Local 700 is giving away 2 sets of 2 tickets to the winners of our ABC raffle. To enter the contest, talk to your Union Rep about signing up for the Active Ballot Club. Congratulations to all of our raffle winners! Rachel Ikudabo, Kroger 425   Sam Fyffe, Kroger 998 …

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UFCW Local 700 Members Approve New Union Contract with Kroger (Ft. Wayne Stores)

Members of UFCW Local 700 and Kroger ratified an agreement for about 2,500 members working in 24 Kroger stores around Ft. Wayne. The new four-year agreement includes improvements to the grievance procedure, provisions for more fair and equitable scheduling, and more options for vacation. There are guaranteed wage increases every year and more positions will …

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UFCW700, Kroger Reach TA for Fort Wayne Stores

UFCW Local 700 and Kroger reached a tentative agreement this week for about 2,500 members working in 24 Kroger stores around Ft. Wayne. Your Union Bargaining Committee worked hard 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 …

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New Member Benefit from 5/3 Bank

Members of Local 700 can receive a cash bonus–and $150 donated in their name to Stand Up To Cancer–for opening a checking account with 5/3 Bank. See below for details or visit:  www.53.com/ufcw

Bargaining Starts with Kroger in Ft. Wayne

UFCW Local 700 began bargaining with Kroger today for about 2,500 members working in 24 Kroger stores around Ft. Wayne. Our goal is to reach a balanced agreement with guaranteed wage increases and language improvements. Both sides offered proposals about non-economic language items; we spent most of our time today talking about these. Our next …

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