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Workplace Justice Report – March 2nd, 2026

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

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It’s Better in a Union March 2nd, 2026 Members at Kowalski’s Win More Than $5,000 in 401(k) Contributions Earlier in 2025, it came to our attention that Kowalski’s had exceeded their contractual limit of Group 3 employees by 57 workers. UFCW 663 took action — we filed a grievance...

Benefits , Contracts , Member Stories

Informe de Justicia en el Trabajo

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

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Es Mejor en un Sindicato 2 de marzo de 2026 Trabajadores en JBS Recuperan Sus Empleos y Se Eliminan Sanciones Injustas Los miembros en JBS en Worthington han reportado un aumento en sanciones injustas por parte de Recursos Humanos, causando incertidumbre y dificultades para los trabajadores afectados. A través...

Member Stories

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....

Benefits

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...

Contracts , Events , Member Stories , News

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...

Contracts , Member Stories

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...

News

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...

Events , Member Stories , News

Ban Surveillance Pricing: Families and Grocery Workers Are Counting on It

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

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UFCW 663 member and Cub Foods E-commerce employee Hayley spoke at the state capitol with other members of UFCW to share why surveillance pricing and electronic shelf labels stand in the way of working families thriving. Read her full statement here: “I’m pregnant, and I’m concerned about surveillance pricing...

Events

Have a Happy, Union-Made Easter

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

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With the help from the AFL-CIO and Union Plus, here’s a UFCW-made shopping list and some UFCW-made recipes so that you can enjoy Easter with your family. Find the Union made products listed below at one of the many shops we represent. If you’re looking for some sweet treats from the Easter...

Events

UFCW Local 663 Stands with JBS Workers in Greeley

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

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Our Union family at JBS in Greeley, CO is on strike. From messages of support from 663 meatpacking members, to supporting on the strike line, arm and arm with UFCW Local 7R, we’re standing with our fellow UFCW members. Sign the petition to support striking workers. JBS members in...