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UFCW 663 Honors Addie Wyatt

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

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A leader to emerge from the United Packinghouse Workers of America was Addie Wyatt, who got her start through union activism and continued her fight for workers’ rights during the height of the American Feminist Movement. She played an integral role in the civil rights movement, and joined Dr....

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UFCW 663’s Healthcare Plan Improvements Starting 2026

December 19, 2025February 18, 2026

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Grocery workers in UFCW 663 will soon enjoy lower deductibles, better vision and dental coverage, and reduced out-of-pocket maximums thanks to recent changes to their health fund. The updates to the UFCW 663 Minneapolis Retail Meat Cutters & Food Handlers (MRMC) Health & Welfare Fund will take effect starting...

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Vertical Endeavors Workers Win First Union Contract

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

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Minnesota’s first unionized indoor rock climbing gym secures significant wage increases and benefits FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2025 Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN – On Thursday, September 11, climbing gym workers at Vertical Endeavors (VE) ratified their first contract with their employer, securing a 3-year agreement and officially...

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Cashier at L&B Wins Full Year of Backpay

September 15, 2025September 17, 2025

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“Thanks to my union, I’m $640 closer to buying a car and being more independent!” In March 2025, after talking to coworkers on the front end, Jaydan Mudge discovered that some of his fellow cashiers were making more money than him, even though they had started more recently. Jaydan...

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Workers File Class Action suit against Hormel Foods

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

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First-of-Its-Kind Class Action Targets Hormel for Alleged Earned Sick and Safe Time Violations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2025 Austin, MN – Today, workers at Hormel Foods announced that they have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Hormel violated earned sick and safe time laws. The lawsuit alleges...

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VOTE and ELECTION RESULTS

February 10, 2026February 18, 2026

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VOTE RESULTS FOR OFFICER ELECTIONOffice of President – March 20, 2024TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: 1534Votes for Tim Schaefer: 228Votes for Rena Wong: 1306RESULT: RENA WONG ELECTED AS PRESIDENT VOTE RESULTS FOR DUES CHANGE VOTELocal-wide Vote – October 16, 2024TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: 3044Votes YES on changing dues: 743Votes NO on changing...

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Workers Win Minnesota Paid Leave

February 4, 2026February 18, 2026

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UFCW 663, with a coalition of other pro-worker organizations, fought for and won Minnesota Paid Leave. Watch this short video for an overview of the program from UFCW 663 President Rena Wong and Secretary-Treasurer Michael LaCoste. To apply for Minnesota Paid Leave, visit https://paidleave.mn.gov/. For more details and frequently...

UFCW 663 Honors Addie Wyatt

UFCW 663’s Healthcare Plan Improvements Starting 2026

Vertical Endeavors Workers Win First Union Contract

Cashier at L&B Wins Full Year of Backpay

Workers File Class Action suit against Hormel Foods

VOTE and ELECTION RESULTS

Workers Win Minnesota Paid Leave

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