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UFCW Local 663 Applauds Governor & Lt. Gov.-elect Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan on their Election
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Brooklyn Center, MN–United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663 in Minnesota and Iowa congratulate Governor-elect Tim Walz and Lt. Governor-elect Peggy Flanagan on a successful campaign and election. UFCW Local 663 endorsed the Walz/Flanagan campaign this fall...
All across the Minnesota and Iowa, UFCW Local 663 members are getting ready to vote for their union values on Election Day this November 6. Union Values We’ve knocked on thousands of union members’ doors and visited many of our worksites. We’ve listened to...
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Ancillary Benefits for Part Time positions in Metro Grocery Contracts in 2019
“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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United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 663 endorses Tim Walz for Governor of Minnesota
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 14, 2018 United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 663 endorses Tim Walz for Governor of Minnesota Minneapolis & Worthington–Today, United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663 announced its endorsement of Tim Walz for the next Governor of Minnesota....
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 31, 2018 Minneapolis—Seward Community Co-op workers ratified their first two-year union contract by a wide margin this afternoon. The contract, which is retroactive, runs from August 20, 2018 through August 19, 2020. An overwhelming majority of workers–94 percent–voted to...
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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
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
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,...
Below you will find the introductory merger letter that was sent to all UFCW Local 663 & UFCW Local 1161 members. July 12, 2018 Dear UFCW Member, Enclosed you will find information about building a stronger Local Union together. UFCW Locals 663 and 1161...
Local 663 member Amy Swenson took part in the march protesting the Supreme Court’s Janus ruling last Thursday. She’s featured in the Star Tribune photography by Jeff Wheeler here.