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UFCW Local 663 Member Exclusive: Free College Information Session on May 20

May 5, 2021June 1, 2021

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As a union member of UFCW Local 663, you have access to the free college benefit for a 2 year degree, and now, you can obtain a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree. All for free! Register for an information session on Thursday, May 20 at...

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President Matthew Utecht re-elected to Lead United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

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Utecht’s bold leadership will continue to build better lives for union workers throughout the Midwest BROOKLYN CENTER–Matthew Utecht, President of United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663, was re-elected by overwhelming acclamation at the monthly union membership meeting last night on May 3, 2021....

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2020 UFCW Local 663 Educational Grant Recipients

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

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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 education grants to our members or their dependents to further their education. The winners receive a one-time educational grant to be applied to...

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Strong Stewards Needed During This Critical Time

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

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By Paul Crandall, Secretary-Treasurer These are certainly challenging times for everyone. I never thought six months ago that we would be having negotiations and grievances via Zoom calls. We all have had to adapt to the rapid changes that the pandemic has brought to...

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Villa at Osseo Workers Join United Food & Commercial Workers’ Union Local 663 to Build a Better Life

August 26, 2020October 5, 2020

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Hayssen, 651.261.8559 jessicah@ufcw663.org Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Minneapolis, MN–Today, healthcare workers at Villa at Osseo joined United Food & Commercial Workers’ Union Local 663 as the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services certified a card check on Wednesday morning. Workers...

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UFCW Local 663’s Roger Olson Celebrates 50 years of Membership

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

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By Scott Larson, Union Representative I recently delivered a “50” year pin to a veteran of our industry. Roger Olson completed his 50th Year in May of 2020. His dedication and perseverance over the last 50 years are an amazing accomplishment. I want to...

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The Union Advantage: Meat Cutter Training Program

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

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Protected: Union Stewards Help Coworkers

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

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Steward Spotlight: McKenzie Lindberg

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

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Our Union Steward Spotlight features McKenzie Lindberg. She’s a UFCW Local 663 Strong Union Steward who works at Knowlan’s Festival Foods in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Brooklyn Center born and raised, McKenzie has extra love for her neighborhood. In November of 2018, she returned from...

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A Message of Safety and Hope

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

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A Personal Note from UFCW Local 663 President Matt Utecht: I would like to personally share this prayer with our membership. It resonated with me when I was at church on Sunday, January 5, which was the Sunday of National Migration Week. *Español abajo...

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UFCW Local 663 Member Exclusive: Free College Information Session on May 20

President Matthew Utecht re-elected to Lead United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663

2020 UFCW Local 663 Educational Grant Recipients

Strong Stewards Needed During This Critical Time

Villa at Osseo Workers Join United Food & Commercial Workers’ Union Local 663 to Build a Better Life

UFCW Local 663’s Roger Olson Celebrates 50 years of Membership

The Union Advantage: Meat Cutter Training Program

Protected: Union Stewards Help Coworkers

Steward Spotlight: McKenzie Lindberg

A Message of Safety and Hope

Twin Cities Grocery Workers Win More Wages and Benefits in the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic

UFCW 663’s Letter to Governor Walz for American Rescue Plan premium pay follow up for essential workers

UFCW 663 Members Ratify New Agreements, Gain Wages & Workplace Protections

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