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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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UFCW 663’s Healthcare Plan Improvements Starting 2026

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

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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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Handwashing Awareness Month

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

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December is Handwashing Awareness Month to educate people and highlight the importance of handwashing because it is the most effective way to stop the spread of illnesses. According to CDC, handwashing alone reduces the risk of getting sick by 40%. The most common ways germs are spread from unwashed...

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2025 Educational Grant Winners

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

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UFCW Local 663 recognizes how important education is for the future growth of the young people in this country. We awarded ten education grants to our members or their dependents to further their education in 2025. The winners receive a one-time educational grant to be applied to the verified...

Vertical Endeavors Workers Win First Union Contract

Cashier at L&B Wins Full Year of Backpay

Workers File Class Action suit against Hormel Foods

UFCW 663’s Healthcare Plan Improvements Starting 2026

Handwashing Awareness Month

2025 Educational Grant Winners

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