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Union Members Vote to Merge UFCW Local 663 & UFCW Local 9

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021

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Merged local union will build stronger voice at work for thousands of frontline essential workers in the Midwest FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 22, 2021 Contact: Jessica Hayssen 651-261-8559 jessicah@ufcw663.org Minneapolis—Union members from United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 663 and 9 voted to...

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Still Essential: UFCW Local 663 Grocery, Long-term Care and Meatpacking Members Testify at State Capitol for $250 Million for Hazard Pay Bonus from Federal Funds

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

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By President Matt Utecht UFCW Local 663 and UFCW Local 9 members have been testifying for frontline worker pay at the state capitol to include food, retail and healthcare workers as well as meatpacking workers safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. UFCW Local 663 members...

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UFCW Locals 663 and 9 Members’ Testimonies Continue to Urge Minnesota $250 Million COVID Hazard Pay Working Group to Expedite Aid as Delta Surge Heightens Workplace Risks

August 3, 2021August 19, 2021

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UFCW Local 663 members continue to testify weekly at state public hearings on the $250 million given to Minnesota for Frontline Worker Pay. This group was created by Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota state legislators earlier in July as part of the state’s COVID-19...

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Actualización de la Union COVID-19

August 3, 2021August 5, 2021

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3 de agosto de 2021 Querido miembro, El reglamento de usar mascarilla por el COVID en Cub Foods y Lunds & Byerlys vuelve a estar en vigor para los empleados Cub Foods y Lunds & Byerlys son los últimos empleadores sindicales en restablecer el...

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UFCW 663 Proud Sponsor of Worthington’s International Festival

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021

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By Darin Rehnelt, Union Representative Hello everyone, our local union UFCW local 663 was a co-sponsor of the Worthington International Festival on July 9th and 10th in Worthington MN. We have been participating in this event for the last 20 years, helping to set...

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Minnesota Union Grocery Workers Boost Pay, Safety Protections in New Contracts As COVID Risks Continue for Essential Workers on Frontlines of Pandemic

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021

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Minnesota Union for Over 13,200 Frontline Food and Retail Workers Announce Major Worker Victories in Contracts for Grocery Workers Statewide FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 8, 2021 CONTACT: Jessica Hayssen (651) 261-8559, jessicah@ufcw663.org BROOKLYN CENTER, MN – Today, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) 663,...

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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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Union Members Vote to Merge UFCW Local 663 & UFCW Local 9

Still Essential: UFCW Local 663 Grocery, Long-term Care and Meatpacking Members Testify at State Capitol for $250 Million for Hazard Pay Bonus from Federal Funds

UFCW Locals 663 and 9 Members’ Testimonies Continue to Urge Minnesota $250 Million COVID Hazard Pay Working Group to Expedite Aid as Delta Surge Heightens Workplace Risks

Actualización de la Union COVID-19

UFCW 663 Proud Sponsor of Worthington’s International Festival

Minnesota Union Grocery Workers Boost Pay, Safety Protections in New Contracts As COVID Risks Continue for Essential Workers on Frontlines of Pandemic

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

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