Joe Chorpenning Announces Retirement from UFCW Local 700

Dear Brothers and Sisters of UFCW Local 700:  It has been an honor to spend my career serving the members of UFCW. For nearly 37 years, I have been privileged to work as an Organizer, Organizing Director, and Business Agent; as President of UFCW Local 700 since 2006; and as an International Vice President since …

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Union Announces South Bend Kroger Contract Vote Schedule

Negotiating Committee Members and Union Representatives will be in stores to discuss details of the proposed contract and answer questions. Voting will take place on September 30. Your Union Negotiating Committee, Officers, and Staff recommend a YES VOTE TO APPROVE the proposed contract.

UFCW Local 700, Kroger Reach Tentative Agreement for South Bend Contract

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee is proud to announce that we’ve reached a tentative agreement with Kroger for a new, three-year contract; the proposed contract covers about 800 workers at nine stores in the South Bend area. YOUR UNION NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE, OFFICERS, AND STAFF RECOMMEND A YES VOTE TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED CONTRACT. The …

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Union Announces Ft. Wayne Kroger Contract Vote Schedule

Union Representatives and Negotiating Committee Members will be in stores to discuss details of the proposed contract and answer questions. Voting will take place on Thurs., August 18, and Fri., August 19. Union Officers, Staff, and Negotiating Committee recommend a YES VOTE TO APPROVE the proposed contract. Only union members may vote on the contract. Members …

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UFCW700 Extends Union Scholarship Deadline

UFCW Local 700 proudly awards $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 accepted …

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