A leader to emerge from the United Packinghouse Workers of America was Addie Wyatt, who got her start through union activism and continued her fight for workers’ rights during the height of the American Feminist Movement. She played an integral role in the civil...
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VOTE RESULTS FOR OFFICER ELECTIONOffice of President – March 20, 2024TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: 1534Votes for Tim Schaefer: 228Votes for Rena Wong: 1306RESULT: RENA WONG ELECTED AS PRESIDENT VOTE RESULTS FOR DUES CHANGE VOTELocal-wide Vote – October 16, 2024TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: 3044Votes YES on changing...
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, 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...
Grocery workers in UFCW 663 will soon enjoy lower deductibles, better vision and dental coverage, and reduced out-of-pocket maximums thanks to recent changes to their health fund. The updates to the UFCW 663 Minneapolis Retail Meat Cutters & Food Handlers (MRMC) Health & Welfare...
UFCW Local 663 recognizes how important education is for the future growth of the young people in this country. We awarded ten education grants to our members or their dependents to further their education in 2025. The winners receive a one-time educational grant to...
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...
On Saturday, August 2nd, United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663 members at Quality Pork Processors (QPP) in Austin, MN ratified a new contract with their employer, securing a 3-year agreement with historic wage increases and a ratification bonus. As a result of this...
First-of-Its-Kind Class Action Targets Hormel for Alleged Earned Sick and Safe Time Violations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2025 Austin, MN – Today, workers at Hormel Foods announced that they have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Hormel violated earned sick and safe...
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Workers at UNFI and Haug’s Cub Foods Win Contract with Better Wages and Benefits
For Immediate Release June 30th, 2025 Nearly 3,000 Grocery Workers Secure a Fair Contract After Threatening to Strike Minneapolis, MN – United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 663 union members at UNFI Cub Foods and Haug’s Cub Foods grocery stores ratified their union...