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Workers Seek Higher Wages, Better Staffing, and a Voice on the Job Apple Valley, MN – Workers at Half Price Books in Apple Valley voted this week to unionize with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 663, becoming the fifth unionized Half Price Books store in Minnesota and...
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Minnesota’s UFCW Members Head to the Capitol to Fight for Good Jobs and Affordable Groceries for All
On March 25, UFCW members traded their aprons for advocacy, gathering in St. Paul to train, testify, and meet face-to-face with the legislators who represent them. Members of UFCW Local 663 and UFCW Local 1189 spent the day learning how to share their stories, understand the legislative process, and...
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...
It’s Better in a Union September 17th, 2026 JBS Workers in Worthington Win Thousands in Backpay In 2025, JBS terminated a group of members just before the payout date of bonuses they won in their most recent contract. When UFCW 663 member Kelvin discovered what had happened, he reached...
17 de Septiembre de 2026 Trabajadores de JBS en Worthington obtienen miles de dólares en pagos atrasados En el 2025, JBS despidió a un grupo de miembros justo antes de la fecha de pago de las bonificaciones que habían conseguido en su contrato más reciente. Cuando Kelvin, miembro de...
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Seward Co-op Workers Win Lower-Cost Healthcare, Higher Wages, and More Flexibility with PTO in Union Contract
This week, UFCW 663 members at Seward Co-op came together and reached a fair agreement with their employer in just 4 bargaining sessions. Management listened to workers, negotiated in good faith, and worked collaboratively with members to reach an agreement that meets workers’ needs. “The lower-cost healthcare options mean...
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It’s Better in a Union September 17th, 2026 JBS Workers in Worthington Win Thousands in Backpay In 2025, JBS terminated a group of members...
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17 de Septiembre de 2026 Trabajadores de JBS en Worthington obtienen miles de dólares en pagos atrasados En el 2025, JBS despidió a un...
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This week, UFCW 663 members at Seward Co-op came together and reached a fair agreement with their employer in just 4 bargaining sessions. Management...
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