“We’ve achieved more than ever before for part-time workers in our union contract. We negotiated to eliminate Group 3 and raise part-time wages. I’m excited for the raises.” —Stella Holt, previous Group 3, Deli Dept, Lunds & Byerlys Wayzata With our historic grocery contract...
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Ancillary Benefits for Part Time positions in Metro Grocery Contracts in 2019
“I’m looking forward to our ancillary benefits starting in January. That’s something I’m most proud of winning in our union contract.” –Lindy Ward, 663 member, Cub Foods Chanhassen We know that staying healthy and safe so we can enjoy our lives is important–it...
Local 663 member Dwight Gaddis is a busy guy. He just started college. Full-time Produce Manager at Kowalski’s Market in Excelsior, Dwight began his first semester of college at Eastern Gateway Community College this fall. Eastern Gateway Community College is the online college that...
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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...
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...
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...
Let’s celebrate Father’s Day together! From our union family to yours, here are our UFCW Local 663 Union grocery stores and food co-ops for your grilling needs! Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17. When you shop union, you support the union difference. The union...
Many of our Local 663 union grocers are hiring! Our union jobs offer competitive wages with dependable raises, benefits for part-time and full-time positions, and awesome discounts on goods and services. For more information on union member benefits, check out our Member Benefits page...
After 36 years in the retail grocery industry, Local 663 member Marie Camp has retired. A party was held for her at the Jerry’s Cub in Eden Prairie on May 31. Camp started at the Red Owl County Store at Hiawatha and Lake Street...