Frontline Worker Pay to begin sending payments October 5

The 1,025,655 Minnesota workers who worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency, and applied and met all eligibility requirements of the Frontline Worker Pay Program, will receive a payment of $487.45 beginning Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Approved applicants who chose to receive payment via ACH direct deposit will see funds deposited within seven to 10 business days; those who chose to receive payment via debit card will be mailed their funds within three to four weeks.

View the Frontline Worker Pay payment FAQs.

USDA COVID-19 Relief Grants for Meatpacking Workers

Our Union, UFCW 663, won $600 dollars in COVID-19 Relief for all meatpacking workers. We will let you know when the program begins to make sure our Union members sign up right away!