We’re back! In 2017, we engaged thousands of Minnesota State Fairgoers at our UFCW Local 663 kiosk, sharing who we are and about the work we do. This year, we’re planning to be there again! The 2018 Minnesota State Fair runs Thursday, August 23...
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Cooper’s County Market in Chaska: Local 663’s oldest independent union grocer featured on Twin Cities Live’s “Good Company”
Gary Cooper knows the grocery industry. Chaska’s oldest business in town, Cooper’s County Market has been around for 101 years. Cooper’s is home to UFCW Local 663’s oldest independent union grocery store. UFCW Local 663 members are proud to be a part of making...
Remember to pick up your Fourth of July goodies at one of our union grocery stores and food cooperatives! When you shop union, you support the union difference. The union difference provides a more secure workplace for employees through guarantees of wages, raise, benefits...
Local 663 member Amy Swenson took part in the march protesting the Supreme Court’s Janus ruling last Thursday. She’s featured in the Star Tribune photography by Jeff Wheeler here.
JUNE 27, 2018 UFCW Statement on Janus Decision WASHINGTON, D.C. – Marc Perrone, president of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31. “This decision will lead to...
Many of our Local 663 union grocers are hiring! Our union jobs offer competitive wages with dependable raises, benefits for part-time and full-time positions, and awesome discounts on goods and services. For more information on union member benefits, check out our Member Benefits page...
After 36 years in the retail grocery industry, Local 663 member Marie Camp has retired. A party was held for her at the Jerry’s Cub in Eden Prairie on May 31. Camp started at the Red Owl County Store at Hiawatha and Lake Street...
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UFCW Local 653 Members at Supervalu Cub Foods, Kowalski’s, and Independent Grocers approve multi-year union contracts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, March 4, 2018 Contact: Jessica Hayssen 651.261.8559 jessicah@ufcw653.org UFCW Local 653 Members at Supervalu Cub Foods, Kowalski’s, and Independent Grocers approve multi-year union contracts UFCW Local 653 Leads Unionized Grocery Industry in Variable Annuity Pension Plan that secures futures for...