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Hiring Union Representative/ Internal Organizer

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

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Job Title: Union Representative/ Internal OrganizerStatus: Full-timeImmediate Supervisor: Metro Field DirectorLocation: Regionally assigned in Minneapolis Metro AreaDate: Updated 09/20/2023Starting Salary: $55,000 JOB SUMMARY PURPOSE: The Union Representative/Internal Organizer is responsible for serving the membership of UFCW Local 663 through organizing members, enforcing and negotiating...

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High Blood Pressure Awareness Month

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023

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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is referred to as the silent killer because it can increase the risk for stroke, heart attack, or other serious diseases without alerting you to a problem. It was the primary contributing cause of death for over...

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2022 UFCW 663 Educational Grant Winners

September 8, 2022September 9, 2022

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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 10 education grants to our members or their dependents to further their education in 2022. The winners receive a one-time educational grant to...

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Frontline Worker Pay Basic Information Needed to Apply

May 31, 2022July 27, 2022

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UPDATED! Information you should have ready for the application process Sign up Here for UFCW Local 663 Updates and send to a fellow frontline worker! The application will use knowledge-based authentication (KBA) to prove the applicant’s identity. The KBA process will require basic information...

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Frontline Worker Pay updates

May 23, 2022June 7, 2022

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Anticipated application dates The State of MN is continuing to work on the Frontline Worker Pay application system. They anticipate the 45-day application period to be open June 8 through July 22, 2022. These dates are subject to change. Am I eligible for Frontline...

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$750 Frontline Checks–Let Us Help You Sign Up

May 11, 2022May 23, 2022

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Click here to be notified by UFCW Local 663 when the State of Minnesota’s online application for $750 frontline checks goes live! To be eligible for Frontline Worker Pay, the applicant: must have been employed at least 120 hours in Minnesota in one or...

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Peace Coffee Workers Join Together for a Better Life

April 13, 2022May 11, 2022

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Workers seek union recognition for better pay, working conditions and a seat at the table FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 13, 2022 MINNEAPOLIS, MN –Workers at Peace Coffee signed and submitted cards to the National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday to unionize with the...

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Frontline Members build power at the MN Legislature

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022

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UFCW Local 663 members stand up for all frontline essential workers and safety for all meatpacking and poultry processing workers in Minnesota Members show up Frontline essential workers like you show up. We know it. Employers know it. Communities know it. Legislators know it....

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Meet new union rep, Paul Swanson

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

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My name is Paul Swanson, I have been a member of our union since 1989. I started my career at Rainbow Foods as a part time stocker in the grocery department growing my career into a position as a Center Store Manager with Lunds...

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Meet new SW MN union rep, Lisa Thoma

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

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My name is Lisa Thoma. I am from Worthington MN and I have worked at JBS since 1991. I have been a Union Steward for 28 years. I became the plant walking steward in 2010. My roles included helping members with their concerns in...

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Hiring Union Representative/ Internal Organizer

High Blood Pressure Awareness Month

2022 UFCW 663 Educational Grant Winners

Frontline Worker Pay Basic Information Needed to Apply

Frontline Worker Pay updates

$750 Frontline Checks–Let Us Help You Sign Up

Peace Coffee Workers Join Together for a Better Life

Frontline Members build power at the MN Legislature

Meet new union rep, Paul Swanson

Meet new SW MN union rep, Lisa Thoma

UFCW Local 663 Workers at Seward Community Co-op Ratify industry leading contract

UFCW Local 663 Workers at Seward Community Coop Win industry leading tentative agreement

UFCW Local 663 Workers Authorize ULP Strike at Seward Community Coop

Vertical Endeavors Workers Join Together for a Better Life

Grocery workers reach tentative agreement with Lunds & Byerlys, averting strike planned ahead of July 4th holiday

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