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Minneapolis Grocery Union Praises Unionized Co-ops for January 23 Day of Truth and Freedom Closures

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

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January 21, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Minneapolis, MN — UFCW Local 663 praised Linden Hills Wedge Co-op, Eastside Food Co-op, and Seward Community Co-op for closing on January 23 in solidarity with the Day of Truth and Freedom. “We applaud these unionized co-ops for standing with workers and our...

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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 & ELECTION RESULTS

February 10, 2026February 10, 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 4, 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...

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Hormel Walking Steward (Nights)

January 26, 2026January 28, 2026

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Job Title: Chief Steward (Nights)Status: Full-time appointment by President. Evaluations at 3 months, 6 months, and then yearly to determine success in position and if the appointment will continue Immediate Supervisor: UFCW 663 Meatpacking DirectorLocation: HormelDate: Updated 1/25/2026Starting Salary: 55 hours at bracket rate (50 hours paid by Hormel,...

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 & ELECTION RESULTS

Workers Win Minnesota Paid Leave

Hormel Walking Steward (Nights)

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