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

April 15, 2026April 16, 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...

Benefits , Contracts , Member Stories

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...

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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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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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UFCW 663 Member Speaks at Fight The Oligarchy Tour with Bernie Sanders and Peggy Flanagan

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

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On May 2, Union members and community allies gathered in Rochester, Minnesota for the “Fight the Oligarchy” tour, featuring Senator Bernie Sanders and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. Among those in attendance was Josh Nelson, a member of UFCW Local 663 at Quality Pork Processing (QPP), who took the stage...

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L&B Cashier Wins Backpay with Support From Coworkers

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

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Amara works at Lunds and Byerlys in Uptown Minneapolis. After talking with a coworker who had less seniority but was earning nearly the same wage, she wasn’t sure her rate of pay made sense. She brought her concerns to her coworkers and fellow Union members. Together, they reviewed the...

Contracts , Member Stories , Steward Power

How One Steward Helped a Coworker Recover An Entire Year of Backpay

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

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Following 22 years in the grocery industry and a historic contract in 2023, Union steward Sue from Cub Foods stepped up to help her coworkers fight for justice in the workplace. “I asked my coworker Sam if he had gotten his raise,” Sue said. “He hadn’t.” Sam had been...

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

Workplace Justice Report – March 2nd, 2026

UFCW 663’s Healthcare Plan Improvements Starting 2026

Workers File Class Action suit against Hormel Foods

UFCW 663 Member Speaks at Fight The Oligarchy Tour with Bernie Sanders and Peggy Flanagan

L&B Cashier Wins Backpay with Support From Coworkers

How One Steward Helped a Coworker Recover An Entire Year of Backpay

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