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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · 2d

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. UFCW 663 is proud to offer its members access to TEAM, a workplace Employee Assistance Program that provides free short term counseling to members and their dependents, among other services. Learn more by clicking this link:
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TEAM

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · 10d

"...Después de todo, los trabajadores de Hormel establecieron el estándar salarial en la industria empacadora de carne. Sí Quality Pork Processors puede implementar correctamente el ESST —y están justo al lado—, ¿por qué Hormel no puede hacerlo?”
— Rena Wong, Presidenta de UFCW 663

UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · 10d

Los trabajadores de Hormel Foods han presentado una demanda colectiva alegando que Hormel violó las leyes sobre tiempo de enfermedad y seguridad ganados. La demanda afirma que Hormel no proporcionó ni reconoció a los miembros del Local 663 los beneficios de licencia pagada requeridos por la MN ESST

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · 10d

“Workers at Hormel set the standard for wages in the meatpacking industry. If Quality Pork Processors can implement ESST correctly, and they are right next door, why can’t Hormel?” - UFCW 663 President Rena Wong

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · 10d

Workers at Hormel Foods have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Hormel violated earned sick and safe time laws.
Read more here: www.ufcw663.org/blog/2025/07...

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · 12d

Super One is trying to rip away Union healthcare from UFCW Local 1189 members. Use your voice to tell Super One Foods to keep their hands OFF workers’ healthcare! Sign this petition to support Union grocery workers who deserve good, affordable coverage.
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Tell Super One: Keep Your Hands OFF Our Union Healthcare!

Super One Foods is one of the Midwest’s most beloved union grocery chains, and for decades, we’ve benefitted from a union-funded healthcare plan. Our union healthcare is important to us because under…

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · 24d

“PTO for part-timers is huge,” said Isaac Harris, a worker from VE in St. Paul. “I am a part-time worker. It used to be difficult to afford to take time off. Because of organizing, and especially because of the gym members that supported us, I can take the time off that I need and still get paid.”

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · 24d

Vertical Endeavors workers ratified their first contract! They just won…

- 36 hour minimum scheduled hours for full time workers
- PTO for part time workers
- an average of 16.67% in wage increases over the life of the contract

www.ufcw663.org/blog/2025/09...

Vertical Endeavors Workers Win First Union Contract - UFCW 663

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,…

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day from UFCW Local 663!

Today, we honor and thank all the hardworking individuals who keep our communities running — from food workers to retail staff, healthcare workers and beyond. Your dedication is essential, and so are you. ✊

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Aug 29

To get their historic wage increase, ratification bonus, and benefit improvements, QPP workers fought and stood together. Over 400 workers attended bargaining before work, after work, and on their days off – that’s more than a third of the entire workforce at QPP.

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Aug 29

“These are the highest raises we’ve ever won. We put in a lot of work talking to our coworkers and showing up to bargaining,” said Hser Wah, from the Cut department at QPP. “It paid off.”

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Aug 26

It’s better in a Union! ✊

Members of UFCW Local 663 have invested time and energy into building a fighting Union. In just a few years of organizing, workers have won higher wages, better benefits, and more protections on the job. Here are just some of those wins:

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Aug 23

No classroom. No pressure.

UFCW members can take GED courses online for free at their own pace.

Get started today: ufcw.org/GED

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Aug 19

The Food Secure Strikers Act would repeal the restriction on striking workers receiving SNAP benefits and protect the eligibility of workers to receive funds to buy food while on strike.

Tell Congress: Protect striking workers.
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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Aug 4

As a result of months of intense organizing, workers won a 15.6% raise, the largest wage increase ever seen at QPP. Workers will see a $2.20/hr in the first year alone, and a total increase of $3.10/hr over the 3-year contract.

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Aug 4

On Saturday, August 2nd, United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663 members at Quality Pork Processors (QPP) ratified a new contract with their employer.

“Having the negotiations room packed with members won us more money than we ever have before.” said Josh Nelson, a worker at QPP.

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Aug 3

¡Austin es una ciudad Union! Los miembros de la Union UFCW 663 de Quality Pork Processors acaban de conseguir un aumento salarial histórico.

Celebra con ellos este Lunes 4 de agosto a las 10:30am en el Austin Labor Center, 316 4th Ave NE, Austin, MN.

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Aug 3

Austin is a Union Town! UFCW 663 members at Quality Pork Processors just won historic wage increases.

Celebrate with them on Monday, August 4th at 10:30am, at the Austin Labor Center, 316 4th Ave NE, Austin, MN.

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Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) @mplsunions.bsky.social · Jul 31

SOLIDARITY with the 1,600+ essential meat packing workers, @ufcw663.bsky.social members, who filed a class action lawsuit yesterday in Austin, MN ✊

UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Jul 30

BREAKING: Workers at Hormel File Class Action Lawsuit Against Employer
www.ufcw663.org/blog/2025/07...

Workers File Class Action suit against Hormel Foods - UFCW 663

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…

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Jul 30

Today, workers at Hormel Foods announced that they have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Hormel violated earned sick and safe time laws. The lawsuit alleges that Hormel failed and refused to provide Local 663 members with paid leave benefits required by the Minnesota ESST law.

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Jul 30

BREAKING: Workers at Hormel File Class Action Lawsuit Against Employer
www.ufcw663.org/blog/2025/07...

Workers File Class Action suit against Hormel Foods - UFCW 663

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…

www.ufcw663.org

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Jul 28

¡Sí se puede! Los miembros de UFCW 663 en QPP en Austin, MN se aferran a la lucha por un contrato justo.

UFCW 663 members at QPP in Austin, MN are stickering up as they fight for a fair contract!

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Jul 25

Austin is a Union Town! Workers at QPP in Austin, MN are fighting for a fair contract. Listen to UFCW 663 President Rena Wong recount how workers next door at Hormel won their contract on this installment of @mprnews.org All Things Considered:
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Minnesota unions say there’s new energy and hope in their movement, despite threats to progress

More than 90 years after a bloody strike made Minneapolis a union town, much of bargaining here still comes down to fair wages and safe working conditions.

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Jul 25

“The reason we were able to get such a high wage increase is because we had 1,000 workers out on the streets of Austin, on Labor Day. Folks had not seen that sort of activity since that strike in the ’80s.”

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UFCW Local 663 @ufcw663.bsky.social · Jul 21

UFCW members at VE have been bargaining their first contract since April of 2024. They are fighting for consistent & fair wages, affordable health insurance, and benefits for part-timers.