Union Scholarship Deadline EXTENDED

UFCW Local 700 proudly awards $22,000 per year in scholarships to members or dependents. The deadline for applications is EXTENDED to December 17, 2021. 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 …

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South Bend Kroger Workers to Receive Pay Increase Guaranteed by Union Contract

The work you do every day helps feed our neighbors and power our communities. You’ve been on the frontlines of a global pandemic – showing up while others stay home. Along with other UFCW Locals from around the country and our partners at the International Union, we have been fighting for additional pay that acknowledges your …

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UFCW700 Union Scholarship Applications Open

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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UFCW Continues Fight for Hazard Pay at Kroger

Presidents of UFCW Locals in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky continue the work of securing additional compensation for Kroger workers. Kroger recently announced that its workers are again required to wear masks in-stores. Our Local Union leaders sent more correspondence to Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen, calling on him for additional hourly compensation for Kroger workers.  …

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UFCW Local 700 Announces Union Scholarship Winners

UFCW Local 700 proudly awards $22,000 per year in scholarships to members and your dependents. Congratulations to the most recent winners! Isabella Bazan (Crystal Bazan, Kroger J-965) Ariel Douglas, Kroger J-944 Aaron Logsdon, Kroger J-902 Paola Nieves, Kroger J-837 Abdelmuezz Zeidan, Kroger J-928 Nadav Alkaslassy, Kroger J-998 Natalia Arreaza (Antonio Arreaza, ConAgra Bakery) Janet Bartholomew, Kroger J-990 …

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UFCW Local 700, Kroger Begin Negotiations for New Decatur Contract

Your UFCW Local 700 Union Negotiating Committee recently met with the Company to start negotiating a new contract for the three Decatur-area stores. The contract covers about 300 workers. During the meetings on July 12 and July 13, the parties exchanged initial proposals. Additional negotiations are scheduled for August 30 and August 31. Your Union …

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