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Seward Co-op workers ratify first contract to build a better life

August 31, 2018September 6, 2018

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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

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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Local 663 & Local 1161 are Stronger Together

July 15, 2018August 29, 2018

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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...

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Local 663 member marches for justice

July 2, 2018August 29, 2018

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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.

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UFCW Statement on Janus Decision

June 27, 2018

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JUNE 27, 2018 UFCW Statement on Janus Decision WASHINGTON, D.C. – Marc Perrone, president of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31. “This decision will lead to...

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Members at Park Health a Villa Center Win a New Contract, Build a Better Life

April 16, 2018May 31, 2018

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Congratulations to the members at Park Health a Villa Center for winning a new contract! On Friday, April 13th, 2018, the workers at Park Health a Villa Center including Senova and Health Care Services, passed their first contract under the new ownership. We began...

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UFCW Members can now get GED, learn another language for FREE!

April 13, 2018September 5, 2018

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UFCW members can now take General Equivalency Diploma (GED) classes for free through Essential GED. To get started, please visit www.ufcw653.org/member-benefits/free-college-scholarships and complete the inquiry form. Once you complete the online form, it may take a few days to verify your UFCW membership. However,...

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UFCW Local 663 Stands in Solidarity with Oklahoma Teachers

April 6, 2018September 5, 2018

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No Spring Recess for Working People

March 28, 2018September 5, 2018

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The Minnesota Legislature begins its spring recess this week. While they take a break, the majority party’s many bills attacking working people will be left on the table until they return. Some items on their unfinished agenda include: • Making Minnesota a so-called “Right-to-Work”...

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Seward Co-op workers ratify first contract to build a better life

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

Local 663 & Local 1161 are Stronger Together

Local 663 member marches for justice

UFCW Statement on Janus Decision

Members at Park Health a Villa Center Win a New Contract, Build a Better Life

UFCW Members can now get GED, learn another language for FREE!

UFCW Local 663 Stands in Solidarity with Oklahoma Teachers

No Spring Recess for Working People

Workers at UNFI and Haug’s Cub Foods Win Contract with Better Wages and Benefits

Tribute to Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

Workers at Minneapolis’s Largest Grocery Chain Reject Contract Proposal: Strike Could Be Imminent

JBS Meatpacking Workers Call for Improved Health & Safety at Worthington Plant

2025 UFCW 663 Educational Grants Now Open!

SW Union Representative Job Opening

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