FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 31, 2018 Minneapolis—Seward Community Co-op workers ratified their first two-year union contract by a wide margin this afternoon. The contract, which is retroactive, runs from August 20, 2018 through August 19, 2020. An overwhelming majority of workers–94 percent–voted to...
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UFCW Local 653 & UFCW Local 1161 union members vote to merge locals and become largest UFCW Local in five state area
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 23, 2018 Minneapolis & Worthington—Union members from United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 653 and 1161 voted to build a better life together by overwhelmingly approving a merger vote. The union merger creates the largest UFCW Local in the...
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UFCW Local 663, Supervalu, & Jerry’s Enterprises deliver truckload of food and supplies to tornado stricken JBS Swift plant workers in Marshalltown, Iowa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 2, 2018 Contact: Jessica Hayssen 651-261-8559 jessicah@ufcw663.org UFCW Local 663, Supervalu, & Jerry’s Enterprises deliver truckload of food and supplies to tornado stricken JBS Swift plant workers in Marshalltown, Iowa Food provides relief for hundreds of local families Marshalltown,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 26, 2018 Contact: Jessica Hayssen 651-261-8559 jessicah@ufcw653.org UFCW Local 663 Statement on Supervalu sale Minneapolis, MN – Statement from United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 663’s President Matthew Utecht: “We value each and every one of our union...
Below you will find the introductory merger letter that was sent to all UFCW Local 663 & UFCW Local 1161 members. July 12, 2018 Dear UFCW Member, Enclosed you will find information about building a stronger Local Union together. UFCW Locals 663 and 1161...
We’re back! In 2017, we engaged thousands of Minnesota State Fairgoers at our UFCW Local 663 kiosk, sharing who we are and about the work we do. This year, we’re planning to be there again! The 2018 Minnesota State Fair runs Thursday, August 23...
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Cooper’s County Market in Chaska: Local 663’s oldest independent union grocer featured on Twin Cities Live’s “Good Company”
Gary Cooper knows the grocery industry. Chaska’s oldest business in town, Cooper’s County Market has been around for 101 years. Cooper’s is home to UFCW Local 663’s oldest independent union grocery store. UFCW Local 663 members are proud to be a part of making...
Remember to pick up your Fourth of July goodies at one of our union grocery stores and food cooperatives! When you shop union, you support the union difference. The union difference provides a more secure workplace for employees through guarantees of wages, raise, benefits...
Local 663 member Amy Swenson took part in the march protesting the Supreme Court’s Janus ruling last Thursday. She’s featured in the Star Tribune photography by Jeff Wheeler here.
JUNE 27, 2018 UFCW Statement on Janus Decision WASHINGTON, D.C. – Marc Perrone, president of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31. “This decision will lead to...