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Half Price Books Workers in Apple Valley Win Union Election

July 9, 2026July 14, 2026

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Workers Seek Higher Wages, Better Staffing, and a Voice on the Job Apple Valley, MN – Workers at Half Price Books in Apple Valley voted this week to unionize with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 663, becoming the fifth unionized Half Price...

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Half Price Books Workers in Apple Valley Unionizing for Better Wages, Staffing, and Job Protections

June 3, 2026July 14, 2026

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 Contact: Cedar Humphrey, cedarh@ufcw663.org Apple Valley, MN – Today, workers from Half Price Books in Apple Valley announced to their employer that they are forming a Union and demanded Union recognition. Workers filed with the National Labor...

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Minnesota’s UFCW Members Head to the Capitol to Fight for Good Jobs and Affordable Groceries for All

April 15, 2026July 14, 2026

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On March 25, UFCW members traded their aprons for advocacy, gathering in St. Paul to train, testify, and meet face-to-face with the legislators who represent them. Members of UFCW Local 663 and UFCW Local 1189 spent the day learning how to share their stories,...

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Terminated by the Boss. Supported by his Steward. Reinstated by his Union.

April 9, 2026July 2, 2026

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David Benford has worked part-time at Cub Northside for two years. He grew up in North Minneapolis, and takes pride in serving the community he was raised in. He enjoys working alongside his coworkers and helping customers every day. David depends on this job...

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Ban Surveillance Pricing: Families and Grocery Workers Are Counting on It

April 1, 2026July 2, 2026

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UFCW 663 member and Cub Foods E-commerce employee Hayley spoke at the state capitol with other members of UFCW to share why surveillance pricing and electronic shelf labels stand in the way of working families thriving. Read her full statement here: “I’m pregnant, and...

Benefits News

Workers Win Minnesota Paid Leave

February 4, 2026July 2, 2026

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UFCW 663, with a coalition of other pro-worker organizations, fought for and won Minnesota Paid Leave. Watch this short video for an overview of the program from UFCW 663 President Rena Wong and Secretary-Treasurer Michael LaCoste. To apply for Minnesota Paid Leave, visit https://paidleave.mn.gov/....

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Minneapolis Grocery Union Praises Unionized Co-ops for January 23 Day of Truth and Freedom Closures

January 21, 2026July 2, 2026

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January 21, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Minneapolis, MN — UFCW Local 663 praised Linden Hills Wedge Co-op, Eastside Food Co-op, and Seward Community Co-op for closing on January 23 in solidarity with the Day of Truth and Freedom. “We applaud these unionized co-ops for...

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Preguntas Frecuentes sobre la Demanda Colectiva de Tiempo de Enfermedad (ESST) contra Hormel

October 17, 2025July 2, 2026

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P: ¿Qué es una demanda colectiva?R: Una demanda colectiva es una reclamación legal presentada por un grupo de personas (la “clase”) contra un demandado (a menudo una empresa u organización) acusado de haberles causado daño de manera similar. Esto permite que muchas personas con...

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Earned Sick and Safe Time Class Action Lawsuit Against Hormel FAQ

October 17, 2025July 2, 2026

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Q: What is a class action lawsuit? A: A class action lawsuit is a legal claim filed by a group of individuals (the “class”) against a defendant (often a company or organization) who is alleged to have harmed them in a similar way. This...

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Vertical Endeavors Workers Win First Union Contract

September 17, 2025July 2, 2026

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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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Half Price Books Workers in Apple Valley Win Union Election

Half Price Books Workers in Apple Valley Unionizing for Better Wages, Staffing, and Job Protections

Minnesota’s UFCW Members Head to the Capitol to Fight for Good Jobs and Affordable Groceries for All

Terminated by the Boss. Supported by his Steward. Reinstated by his Union.

Ban Surveillance Pricing: Families and Grocery Workers Are Counting on It

Workers Win Minnesota Paid Leave

Minneapolis Grocery Union Praises Unionized Co-ops for January 23 Day of Truth and Freedom Closures

Preguntas Frecuentes sobre la Demanda Colectiva de Tiempo de Enfermedad (ESST) contra Hormel

Earned Sick and Safe Time Class Action Lawsuit Against Hormel FAQ

Vertical Endeavors Workers Win First Union Contract

Half Price Books Workers in Apple Valley Win Union Election

Minnesota’s UFCW Members Head to the Capitol to Fight for Good Jobs and Affordable Groceries for All

Workers File Class Action suit against Hormel Foods

15 Grocery Workers Reclassified, Gain Access to More Benefits After UFCW 663 Wins Grievance

Half Price Books Workers in Apple Valley Unionizing for Better Wages, Staffing, and Job Protections

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