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Half Price Books Workers in Apple Valley Win Union Election

July 9, 2026July 14, 2026

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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

April 15, 2026July 14, 2026

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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...

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Workers File Class Action suit against Hormel Foods

July 30, 2025July 2, 2026

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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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Seward Co-op Workers Win Lower-Cost Healthcare, Higher Wages, and More Flexibility with PTO in Union Contract

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

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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 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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15 Grocery Workers Reclassified, Gain Access to More Benefits After UFCW 663 Wins Grievance

July 10, 2026July 14, 2026

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Fifteen UFCW 663 members secured more guaranteed hours and Union healthcare access because they held Jerry’s Foods accountable to contract staffing language. “I spent almost four years asking to be reclassified so I could get more hours, and it never happened. I had to get a second job because...

Half Price Books Workers in Apple Valley Win Union Election

Minnesota’s UFCW Members Head to the Capitol to Fight for Good Jobs and Affordable Groceries for All

Workers File Class Action suit against Hormel Foods

Seward Co-op Workers Win Lower-Cost Healthcare, Higher Wages, and More Flexibility with PTO in Union Contract

15 Grocery Workers Reclassified, Gain Access to More Benefits After UFCW 663 Wins Grievance

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