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Vertical Endeavors Workers Win First Union Contract

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

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Minnesota’s first unionized indoor rock climbing gym secures significant wage increases and benefits FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2025 Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN – On Thursday, September 11, climbing gym workers at Vertical Endeavors (VE) ratified their first contract with their employer, securing...

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State of the Union

September 15, 2025September 17, 2025

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Click Here to download the English version Haga clic aquí para descargar la versión en español We want to be clear about the financial health of our union, so we can ensure we have the resources necessary to succeed in negotiations in 2027-2028, and...

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Cashier at L&B Wins Full Year of Backpay

September 15, 2025September 17, 2025

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“Thanks to my union, I’m $640 closer to buying a car and being more independent!” In March 2025, after talking to coworkers on the front end, Jaydan Mudge discovered that some of his fellow cashiers were making more money than him, even though they...

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QPP Workers Win Historic 15.6% Wage Increase

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

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On Saturday, August 2nd, United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663 members at Quality Pork Processors (QPP) in Austin, MN ratified a new contract with their employer, securing a 3-year agreement with historic wage increases and a ratification bonus. As a result of this...

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JBS Meatpacking Workers Call for Improved Health & Safety at Worthington Plant

April 18, 2025August 26, 2025

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For Immediate Release April 18, 2025 Worthington, MN–United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663 meatpacking workers called on JBS Foods in Worthington to improve health and safety at their Worthington plant. Meatpacking is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country, and injuries...

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2024 Educational Grant Winners

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

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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 ten education grants to our members or their dependents to further their education in 2024. The winners receive a one-time educational grant to...

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UFCW Local 663 President Election Results

March 21, 2024June 17, 2024

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March 20, 2024 An election for president was held for the entire UFCW Local 663 membership on March 20, 2024. Rena Wong has been elected by an overwhelming majority of the membership to the executive position of President of UFCW Local 663.

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UFCW Statement on Ratification of Historic Hormel Foods Contract

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 CONTACT: Pablo Willis, press@ufcw.org WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.3 million essential workers in grocery, meatpacking, retail, and other essential industries across North America, released the following statement...

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Vertical Endeavors Workers Join Together for a Better Life

August 25, 2023December 21, 2023

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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

April 11, 2023May 25, 2023

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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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Vertical Endeavors Workers Win First Union Contract

State of the Union

Cashier at L&B Wins Full Year of Backpay

QPP Workers Win Historic 15.6% Wage Increase

JBS Meatpacking Workers Call for Improved Health & Safety at Worthington Plant

2024 Educational Grant Winners

UFCW Local 663 President Election Results

UFCW Statement on Ratification of Historic Hormel Foods Contract

Vertical Endeavors Workers Join Together for a Better Life

Grocery workers ratify historic contract with UNFI Cub, in first comprehensive victory for pandemic’s retail heroes

Vertical Endeavors Workers Win First Union Contract

Cashier at L&B Wins Full Year of Backpay

Workers File Class Action suit against Hormel Foods

Workers at UNFI and Haug’s Cub Foods Win Contract with Better Wages and Benefits

State of the Union

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