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UFCW 663’s Healthcare Plan Improvements Starting 2026

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

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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...

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2025 Educational Grant Winners

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

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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 ten education grants to our members or their dependents to further their education in 2025. The winners receive a one-time educational grant to...

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Vertical Endeavors Workers Win First Union Contract

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

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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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QPP Workers Win Historic 15.6% Wage Increase

September 15, 2025September 30, 2025

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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...

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Workers File Class Action suit against Hormel Foods

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

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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

June 30, 2025October 22, 2025

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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...

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Tribute to Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

June 15, 2025September 8, 2025

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UFCW Local 663 honors the life and work of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman of the Minnesota Legislature. Hortman’s life was one of service. She cut through the noise to get to the heart of issues and got the work done. Speaker Emerita Hortman championed...

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UFCW 663 Workers at JBS Worthington Win Strong Contract

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

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Members Win Line Speed Safety Improvements Amid Federal Deregulation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2025 Worthington–This week, union members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 663 at JBS Worthington voted to ratify a new union contract, winning key improvements in safety, attendance...

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UFCW 663 Grocery Negotiations Updates as of March 31

April 1, 2025May 7, 2025

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UFCW Local 663 Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for President

July 22, 2024February 24, 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2024 Minneapolis, MN – Today, the President and Executive Board of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 663 which represents 17,000 essential workers in grocery, meatpacking, food processing, and retail in Minnesota released the following statement. “We take...

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UFCW 663’s Healthcare Plan Improvements Starting 2026

2025 Educational Grant Winners

Vertical Endeavors Workers Win First Union Contract

QPP Workers Win Historic 15.6% Wage Increase

Workers File Class Action suit against Hormel Foods

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

Tribute to Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

UFCW 663 Workers at JBS Worthington Win Strong Contract

UFCW 663 Grocery Negotiations Updates as of March 31

UFCW Local 663 Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for President

Vertical Endeavors Workers Win First Union Contract

Cashier at L&B Wins Full Year of Backpay

Workers File Class Action suit against Hormel Foods

UFCW 663’s Healthcare Plan Improvements Starting 2026

Handwashing Awareness Month

2025 Educational Grant Winners

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