UFCW 663, with a coalition of other pro-worker organizations, fought for and won Minnesota Paid Leave. Watch this short video for an overview of the program from UFCW 663 President Rena Wong and Secretary-Treasurer Michael LaCoste. To apply for Minnesota Paid Leave, visit https://paidleave.mn.gov/....
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Minneapolis Grocery Union Praises Unionized Co-ops for January 23 Day of Truth and Freedom Closures
January 21, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Minneapolis, MN — UFCW Local 663 praised Linden Hills Wedge Co-op, Eastside Food Co-op, and Seward Community Co-op for closing on January 23 in solidarity with the Day of Truth and Freedom. “We applaud these unionized co-ops for...
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Preguntas Frecuentes sobre la Demanda Colectiva de Tiempo de Enfermedad (ESST) contra Hormel
P: ¿Qué es una demanda colectiva?R: Una demanda colectiva es una reclamación legal presentada por un grupo de personas (la “clase”) contra un demandado (a menudo una empresa u organización) acusado de haberles causado daño de manera similar. Esto permite que muchas personas con...
Q: What is a class action lawsuit? A: A class action lawsuit is a legal claim filed by a group of individuals (the “class”) against a defendant (often a company or organization) who is alleged to have harmed them in a similar way. This...
Minnesota’s first unionized indoor rock climbing gym secures significant wage increases and benefits FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2025 Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN – On Thursday, September 11, climbing gym workers at Vertical Endeavors (VE) ratified their first contract with their employer, securing...
On Saturday, August 2nd, United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663 members at Quality Pork Processors (QPP) in Austin, MN ratified a new contract with their employer, securing a 3-year agreement with historic wage increases and a ratification bonus. As a result of this...
First-of-Its-Kind Class Action Targets Hormel for Alleged Earned Sick and Safe Time Violations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2025 Austin, MN – Today, workers at Hormel Foods announced that they have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Hormel violated earned sick and safe...
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Workers at UNFI and Haug’s Cub Foods Win Contract with Better Wages and Benefits
For Immediate Release June 30th, 2025 Nearly 3,000 Grocery Workers Secure a Fair Contract After Threatening to Strike Minneapolis, MN – United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 663 union members at UNFI Cub Foods and Haug’s Cub Foods grocery stores ratified their union...
UFCW Local 663 honors the life and work of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman of the Minnesota Legislature. Hortman’s life was one of service. She cut through the noise to get to the heart of issues and got the work done. Speaker Emerita Hortman championed...
Members Win Line Speed Safety Improvements Amid Federal Deregulation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2025 Worthington–This week, union members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 663 at JBS Worthington voted to ratify a new union contract, winning key improvements in safety, attendance...