Raises Coming Many of our Local 663 union members in Metro Grocery can expect to see raises this March. This is guaranteed because of the contracts negotiated, voted on, and ratified in 2018 by workers just like you. Everyone wants and deserves a paycheck that...
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UFCW Local 663 Applauds Governor & Lt. Gov.-elect Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan on their Election
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Brooklyn Center, MN–United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663 in Minnesota and Iowa congratulate Governor-elect Tim Walz and Lt. Governor-elect Peggy Flanagan on a successful campaign and election. UFCW Local 663 endorsed the Walz/Flanagan campaign this fall...
“We’ve achieved more than ever before for part-time workers in our union contract. We negotiated to eliminate Group 3 and raise part-time wages. I’m excited for the raises.” —Stella Holt, previous Group 3, Deli Dept, Lunds & Byerlys Wayzata With our historic grocery contract...
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Ancillary Benefits for Part Time positions in Metro Grocery Contracts in 2019
“I’m looking forward to our ancillary benefits starting in January. That’s something I’m most proud of winning in our union contract.” –Lindy Ward, 663 member, Cub Foods Chanhassen We know that staying healthy and safe so we can enjoy our lives is important–it...
Local 663 member Dwight Gaddis is a busy guy. He just started college. Full-time Produce Manager at Kowalski’s Market in Excelsior, Dwight began his first semester of college at Eastern Gateway Community College this fall. Eastern Gateway Community College is the online college that...
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UFCW Local 653 & UFCW Local 1161 union members vote to merge locals and become largest UFCW Local in five state area
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 23, 2018 Minneapolis & Worthington—Union members from United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 653 and 1161 voted to build a better life together by overwhelmingly approving a merger vote. The union merger creates the largest UFCW Local in the...
Below you will find the introductory merger letter that was sent to all UFCW Local 663 & UFCW Local 1161 members. July 12, 2018 Dear UFCW Member, Enclosed you will find information about building a stronger Local Union together. UFCW Locals 663 and 1161...
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...
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...