The voting period was from 8am on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 until 8pm on Sunday, April 19, 2026 on the proposed increase to dues and fees.
The Executive Board recommends voting YES.
Effective July 1, 2026, for all impacted Southwest area members, the weekly dues structure will increase as follows:
July 1, 2026: $2.00 increase
July 1, 2027: $1.00 increase
July 1, 2028: $1.00 increase
Effective July 2026 initiation fees shall be $100 (applies only to members hired after June 30, 2026).
In-person informational meetings were held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12pm, 2:30pm, and 5pm at the UFCW 663 Office, 1039 Oxford St, Worthington, MN 56187.
To be eligible to vote, your membership needs to be up to date. This means your dues and initiation fees must be paid before you can vote. To confirm your eligibility to vote, call 763-525-1500.
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