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Member Stories

Half Price Books Workers in Apple Valley Unionizing for Better Wages, Staffing, and Job Protections

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 Contact: Cedar Humphrey, cedarh@ufcw663.org Apple Valley, MN – Today, workers from Half Price Books in Apple Valley announced to their employer that they are forming a Union and demanded Union recognition. Workers filed with the National Labor...

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Workplace Justice Report – June 1st, 2026

May 29, 2026June 4, 2026

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It’s Better in a Union June 1st, 2026 JBS Worker Reclassified After 3 Years, Union Wins Backpay Sebastiana Panjoj Gonzalez, a meatpacking worker at JBS in Worthington, recently won $11,805 in backpay after discovering she had been underpaid for years. After talking with coworkers,...

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Informe de Justicia en el Trabajo – 1 de Junio de 2026

May 29, 2026June 4, 2026

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1 de Junio de 2026 Trabajadora de JBS es reclasificada tras 3 años; el sindicato logra el pago de salarios atrasados Sebastiana Panjoj Gonzalez, trabajadora de la planta empacadora de carne de JBS en Worthington, obtuvo recientemente $11,805 en salarios atrasados tras descubrir que...

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The Union Advantage: Driskill’s Worker Wins More than $6,000 After Unjust Termination

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

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Recently, UFCW 663 member Gabe Court from Driskill’s Downtown Market experienced the Union Advantage firsthand when he was unjustly terminated. Gabe had recently been assigned the responsibility of reviewing timecards and applying PTO and ESST. He was then terminated for allegedly failing to follow...

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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...

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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...

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....

Resources

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month—a time to highlight the risks, early signs, and importance of early detection. Oral cancer affects more than 50,000 people in the U.S. each year. Oral cancer typically begins in the squamous cells that line the mouth and throat....

Benefits Events

2026 UFCW 663 Educational Grants Now Open!

April 15, 2026

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Who’s eligible? We are awarding ten $1,000 educational grants to our members or their dependents to further their education. The winners will receive a one-time educational grant in the amount of $1,000 to be applied to the verified school for tuition, books, or room...

Benefits Contracts Member Stories News

Terminated by the Boss. Supported by his Steward. Reinstated by his Union.

April 9, 2026April 15, 2026

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David Benford has worked part-time at Cub Northside for two years. He grew up in North Minneapolis, and takes pride in serving the community he was raised in. He enjoys working alongside his coworkers and helping customers every day. David depends on this job...

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Half Price Books Workers in Apple Valley Unionizing for Better Wages, Staffing, and Job Protections

Workplace Justice Report – June 1st, 2026

Informe de Justicia en el Trabajo – 1 de Junio de 2026

The Union Advantage: Driskill’s Worker Wins More than $6,000 After Unjust Termination

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

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

2026 UFCW 663 Educational Grants Now Open!

Terminated by the Boss. Supported by his Steward. Reinstated by his Union.

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

Half Price Books Workers in Apple Valley Unionizing for Better Wages, Staffing, and Job Protections

Workplace Justice Report – June 1st, 2026

Informe de Justicia en el Trabajo – 1 de Junio de 2026

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