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...
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Es Mejor en un Sindicato 2 de marzo de 2026 Trabajadores en JBS Recuperan Sus Empleos y Se Eliminan Sanciones Injustas Los miembros en JBS en Worthington han reportado un aumento en sanciones injustas por parte de Recursos Humanos, causando incertidumbre y dificultades para...
In December of 2025, UFCW 663 members in the Metro and Brainerd areas voted to increase dues to fight for stronger contracts, have stronger representation, and organize new workplaces. In 2027 and 2028, almost every member will be negotiating a new contract, and these...
Status: Full-time Union Represented: Yes (TNG-CWA) Immediate Supervisor: Metro Director Location: Regionally assigned primarily in Minneapolis Metro Area Starting Salary: $69,000-$79,500, depending upon experience, pursuant to CBA ABOUT UFCW LOCAL 663 UFCW Local 663 is a union of 14,000 hard-working retail grocery, meat packing...
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...
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...