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March 19, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This afternoon, the Star Tribune ran a story<\/a> about many of our grocery store employers who gave an increase in pay to all union hourly employees by $2 an hour. This is a well-deserved pay premium for the hard work thousands of you are doing across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employers who have given the appreciation pay increase include: Miner\u2019s, Quisberg\u2019s Cub Foods, Corporate Cub Foods, Jerry\u2019s Cub Foods, Kowalski\u2019s Markets, Radermacher\u2019s Cub Foods and Linden Hills Coop. The pay increase is effective March 15. I will let you know as any additional employers sign on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coalition Grows to Support Grocery Workers as Tier 1 Critical First Responders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Star Tribune article also highlighted the work I told you about in yesterday\u2019s update that I\u2019m doing to urge Governor Walz to reclassify grocery store workers to Tier 1 critical first responders. The coalition is growing, and I am proud to announce that the Minnesota Grocers Association is officially our newest coalition member that is working hard for front line workers.
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Thank a Grocery Store Worker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today we launched \u2018Thank a Grocery Store Worker\u2019 on our Facebook page. Here are some of the messages thus far:
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Thank you SO much for everything you are doing for our communities. You are all so appreciated. Stay safe and be well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Shelby L<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for all the hard work that you are doing during this time! You are appreciated! you are ensuring that people have food during this pandemic. Thank you for all that you are doing to protect the health of your coworkers and your customers. I hope that people are being kind to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Carrie Monroe
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Thank you to all of you working extra hours, stocking shelves, putting up with A-HOLE customers and being you! You\u2019re some of the great ones making this time of unknown circumstances possible! Keep up the amazing work! You guys are doing an outstanding job! Thank you for your hard work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 AJ Wentzlaff
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Proud of my Cub team. Stay strong stay safe. I love you all<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Ashley Krohn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to leave an encouraging message for your fellow coworkers and union family.<\/a>
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Ongoing Resources for Workers During COVID-19 Outbreak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In our ongoing efforts to keep communication lines open and information available, here is a list of useful websites during these uncertain times that you and your family may find helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n