My name is Lisa Thoma. I am from Worthington MN and I have worked at JBS since 1991. I have been a Union Steward for 28 years. I became the plant walking steward in 2010. My roles included helping members with their concerns in...
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By Paul Crandall, Secretary/Treasurer Congratulations to the UFCW Local 663 members working in the Brainerd Lakes Area on ratifying a new two-year contract. Members working for Miners SuperOne Foods in Baxter and Crosby, as well as the Quisberg’s Cub Foods stores in Baxter, Brainerd,...
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Union Difference: Ancillary benefits open enrollment for majority of retail grocery union members
By Scott Larson, Union Representative Live the Union Difference with Ancillary benefits that improve your life Ancillary benefits were bargained into the UFCW 663 contracts for all non-benefited members. Open enrollment is January and February 2022. Benefits include: Dental, Vision, Life, Doctor on Demand,...
By Amber Allen, Union Representative Welcome all new members of UFCW Local 663! If you are in grocery retail industry, chances are you’ve seen and met with one of the union representatives the first few weeks on the job. You’ve chosen a job and...
January 7, 2022 Español abajo Dear Member, I know you continue to work hard as a frontline essential worker who makes Minnesota work. Your safety and wellbeing are my top priorities. As the omicron variant begins to surge through our communities, below are some...
With an increase in seasonal illnesses and the holiday season, January is the month of critical blood shortages, so January has been named national blood donor month. In addition to the seasonal illnesses and holiday season, the ongoing pandemic has made it even more...
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Frontline essential grocery store workers in Brainerd area ratify two year union contract that secures better wages and benefits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2021 Union contract increases wages for all members, maintains current health and welfare benefits, secures retirement, and improves other benefits and working conditions Brainerd Lakes– United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663 union members from area union grocers voted...
I want to start off by offering my sincerest thank you. Thank you for the important work that you do. You are put to the test everyday in your line of work during the ongoing COVID pandemic. You continue to rise to the top...
December is National Identity Theft prevention and awareness month. During the hustle & bustle of the holiday season, we are often a bit more preoccupied which creates an opportunity for fraudsters to take advantage. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime of the 21st...
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Más fuertes juntos! La fusión y la nueva organización construyen poder para el Local 663
Por Matt Utecht, presidente Me enorgullece anunciar que la fusión entre UFCW Local 663 y UFCW Local 9 se hizo oficial el lunes 1 de noviembre del 2021. Los miembros del sindicato de United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 663 y 9 votaron para...