A leader to emerge from the United Packinghouse Workers of America was Addie Wyatt, who got her start through union activism and continued her fight for workers’ rights during the height of the American Feminist Movement. She played an integral role in the civil...
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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...
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/....
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...
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Minneapolis Grocery Union Praises Unionized Co-ops for January 23 Day of Truth and Freedom Closures
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...
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...
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...
November is recognized as National Epilepsy Awareness Month to educate the public on this seizure disorder and support those living with it. Epilepsy is a long-term neurological condition that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures and affects about 3.4 million people in the United States. The...
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Preguntas Frecuentes sobre la Demanda Colectiva de Tiempo de Enfermedad (ESST) contra Hormel
P: ¿Qué es una demanda colectiva?R: Una demanda colectiva es una reclamación legal presentada por un grupo de personas (la “clase”) contra un demandado (a menudo una empresa u organización) acusado de haberles causado daño de manera similar. Esto permite que muchas personas con...
Q: What is a class action lawsuit? A: A class action lawsuit is a legal claim filed by a group of individuals (the “class”) against a defendant (often a company or organization) who is alleged to have harmed them in a similar way. This...