Workers seek union recognition from Midwest’s premier indoor rock climbing facilities for livable wage, better working conditions and a seat at the table FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 25, 2023 TWIN CITIES, MN –Today, workers from Vertical Endeavors announced to their bosses they have...
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Grocery workers ratify historic contract with UNFI Cub, in first comprehensive victory for pandemic’s retail heroes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Minneapolis–Today, grocery workers who were slated to walk off the job last Friday morning, instead overwhelmingly ratified their next two year contract with UNFI Cub Foods. The vote took place at 12 locations around the Western Metro, and UFCW Local 663...
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UFCW Local 663 anuncia equipo de liderazgo para representar y hacer crecer el sindicato de trabajadores esenciales de alimentos y tiendas más grande de Minnesota
PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATAMartes, 20 de Septiembre del 2022 Contacto: Jessica Hayssen, 651-261-8559jessicah@ufcw663.org MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Hoy, el Director de Empaque del Suroeste de Minnesota de UFCW Local 663, Michael Potter, fue designado Asistente Especial del Presidente. La directora organizadora de UFCW Local 663, Rena...
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NEWS RELEASE: UFCW Local 663 Announces Leadership Team to Represent and Grow Minnesota’s Largest Essential Food and Retail Worker Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Contact: Jessica Hayssen, 651-261-8559 jessicah@ufcw663.org MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Today, UFCW Local 663’s Southwest Minnesota Packing Director Michael Potter has been appointed as Special Assistant to the President. UFCW Local 663’s Organizing Director Rena Wong was unanimously approved by...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 2, 2022 Contact: Jessica Hayssen, 651-261-8559 jessicah@ufcw663.org Workers join ranks of Minnesota’s largest essential worker union for food and retail MINNEAPOLIS, MN –Workers from Peace Coffee won union recognition today from a National Labor Relations Board election. Workers have...
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...
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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Minnesota bookstore workers win union recognition from NLRB, forming first union at national chain Half Price Books
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 16, 2021 Contact: Jessica Hayssen 651-261-8559 jessicah@ufcw663.org Workers sought and won union recognition to negotiate for a livable wage, better working conditions and a seat at the table TWIN CITIES, MN – Workers from three Half Price Books locations...
Quiero empezar ofreciendo mi más sincero agradecimiento. Gracias por el trabajo importante que realiza. Usted es puesto a prueba todos los días en su línea de trabajo durante la pandemia de COVID en curso. Continúa subiendo a la cima para servir a sus comunidades...
I want to start off by offering my sincerest thank you. Thank you for the important work that you do. You are put to the test everyday in your line of work during the ongoing COVID pandemic. You continue to rise to the top...