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UFCW Local 663 Member at Plymouth Cub Foods Saves Life

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018

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By Jessica Hayssen, Director of Communications and Meredith Hackler, CCX Media It was a cold November morning, and UFCW Local 663 member Rick Phelps was working his normal shift at the Haug’s Cub Foods in Plymouth stocking in grocery. Denise from the Coon Rapids...

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Google Translate on UFCW 663 website now available!

November 26, 2018

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Google Translate Button Now Available Dear Readers! We now have a Google Translate button available on our website for you to be able to read in your preferred language. Read with Ease We hope this makes it easier for you to have access to...

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Part Time Jobs in Metro Grocery Contracts Win Big Gains

November 2, 2018November 5, 2018

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“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

October 30, 2018November 6, 2018

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“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...

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Seeing with Our Hearts

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

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Our Local 663 members’ customer service skills shine. All you have to do is walk into Kowalski’s in Uptown and see our members at work to catch a glimpse of the pride they bring. Kate Libby is a part-time cashier who works at Kowalski’s...

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Free College is within Your Reach

September 18, 2018October 24, 2018

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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

August 23, 2018September 6, 2018

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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...

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UFCW Local 663, Supervalu, & Jerry’s Enterprises deliver truckload of food and supplies to tornado stricken JBS Swift plant workers in Marshalltown, Iowa

August 2, 2018August 29, 2018

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 2, 2018 Contact: Jessica Hayssen 651-261-8559 jessicah@ufcw663.org UFCW Local 663, Supervalu, & Jerry’s Enterprises deliver truckload of food and supplies to tornado stricken JBS Swift plant workers in Marshalltown, Iowa Food provides relief for hundreds of local families Marshalltown,...

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UFCW Local 663 returns to the State Fair!

July 10, 2018August 29, 2018

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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”

July 5, 2018August 29, 2018

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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...

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UFCW Local 663 Member at Plymouth Cub Foods Saves Life

Google Translate on UFCW 663 website now available!

Part Time Jobs in Metro Grocery Contracts Win Big Gains

Ancillary Benefits for Part Time positions in Metro Grocery Contracts in 2019

Seeing with Our Hearts

Free College is within Your Reach

UFCW Local 653 & UFCW Local 1161 union members vote to merge locals and become largest UFCW Local in five state area

UFCW Local 663, Supervalu, & Jerry’s Enterprises deliver truckload of food and supplies to tornado stricken JBS Swift plant workers in Marshalltown, Iowa

UFCW Local 663 returns to the State Fair!

Cooper’s County Market in Chaska: Local 663’s oldest independent union grocer featured on Twin Cities Live’s “Good Company”

March Raises for Many Members in Metro Grocery Contracts

UFCW Local 663’s 35th Annual 9-Pin No-Tap Cosmic Bowling Tournament 2019

UPDATE! CONTRACTS SIGNED! Sign the Contracts NOW: King’s Market Andover & Jubilee Foods Mound

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