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UFCW Locals 663 and 9 Members’ Testimonies Continue to Urge Minnesota $250 Million COVID Hazard Pay Working Group to Expedite Aid as Delta Surge Heightens Workplace Risks

August 3, 2021August 19, 2021

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UFCW Local 663 members continue to testify weekly at state public hearings on the $250 million given to Minnesota for Frontline Worker Pay. This group was created by Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota state legislators earlier in July as part of the state’s COVID-19...

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Actualización de la Union COVID-19

August 3, 2021August 5, 2021

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3 de agosto de 2021 Querido miembro, El reglamento de usar mascarilla por el COVID en Cub Foods y Lunds & Byerlys vuelve a estar en vigor para los empleados Cub Foods y Lunds & Byerlys son los últimos empleadores sindicales en restablecer el...

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UFCW 663 Proud Sponsor of Worthington’s International Festival

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021

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By Darin Rehnelt, Union Representative Hello everyone, our local union UFCW local 663 was a co-sponsor of the Worthington International Festival on July 9th and 10th in Worthington MN. We have been participating in this event for the last 20 years, helping to set...

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Minnesota Union Grocery Workers Boost Pay, Safety Protections in New Contracts As COVID Risks Continue for Essential Workers on Frontlines of Pandemic

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021

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Minnesota Union for Over 13,200 Frontline Food and Retail Workers Announce Major Worker Victories in Contracts for Grocery Workers Statewide FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 8, 2021 CONTACT: Jessica Hayssen (651) 261-8559, jessicah@ufcw663.org BROOKLYN CENTER, MN – Today, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) 663,...

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UFCW Local 663 Member Exclusive: Free College Information Session on May 20

May 5, 2021June 1, 2021

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As a union member of UFCW Local 663, you have access to the free college benefit for a 2 year degree, and now, you can obtain a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree. All for free! Register for an information session on Thursday, May 20 at...

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President Matthew Utecht re-elected to Lead United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

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Utecht’s bold leadership will continue to build better lives for union workers throughout the Midwest BROOKLYN CENTER–Matthew Utecht, President of United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663, was re-elected by overwhelming acclamation at the monthly union membership meeting last night on May 3, 2021....

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2020 UFCW Local 663 Educational Grant Recipients

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

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UFCW Local 663 recognizes how important education is for the future growth of the young people in this country. We awarded education grants to our members or their dependents to further their education. The winners receive a one-time educational grant to be applied to...

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Strong Stewards Needed During This Critical Time

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

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By Paul Crandall, Secretary-Treasurer These are certainly challenging times for everyone. I never thought six months ago that we would be having negotiations and grievances via Zoom calls. We all have had to adapt to the rapid changes that the pandemic has brought to...

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Villa at Osseo Workers Join United Food & Commercial Workers’ Union Local 663 to Build a Better Life

August 26, 2020October 5, 2020

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Hayssen, 651.261.8559 jessicah@ufcw663.org Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Minneapolis, MN–Today, healthcare workers at Villa at Osseo joined United Food & Commercial Workers’ Union Local 663 as the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services certified a card check on Wednesday morning. Workers...

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UFCW Local 663’s Roger Olson Celebrates 50 years of Membership

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

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By Scott Larson, Union Representative I recently delivered a “50” year pin to a veteran of our industry. Roger Olson completed his 50th Year in May of 2020. His dedication and perseverance over the last 50 years are an amazing accomplishment. I want to...

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UFCW Locals 663 and 9 Members’ Testimonies Continue to Urge Minnesota $250 Million COVID Hazard Pay Working Group to Expedite Aid as Delta Surge Heightens Workplace Risks

Actualización de la Union COVID-19

UFCW 663 Proud Sponsor of Worthington’s International Festival

Minnesota Union Grocery Workers Boost Pay, Safety Protections in New Contracts As COVID Risks Continue for Essential Workers on Frontlines of Pandemic

UFCW Local 663 Member Exclusive: Free College Information Session on May 20

President Matthew Utecht re-elected to Lead United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663

2020 UFCW Local 663 Educational Grant Recipients

Strong Stewards Needed During This Critical Time

Villa at Osseo Workers Join United Food & Commercial Workers’ Union Local 663 to Build a Better Life

UFCW Local 663’s Roger Olson Celebrates 50 years of Membership

UFCW Local 663 Endorses Tim Walz for Kamala Harris’s Vice President Pick

UFCW Local 663 Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for President

Minnesota bookstore workers ratify first union contract at Minnesota Half Price Books Stores

Members Energized to Win at First Power Summit on April 9

Minnesota’s Essential Meatpacking Union Calls On Employers To Establish Child Well-Being Fund

2024 Educational Grant Winners

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