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2010 Kroger Negotiations Update
*For additional bargaining updates, please click on Negotiations-2010 Kroger Clerks and Meat Negotiation Updates under Member Resources on the Main Menu.
Joint Statement for UFCW Local 455 Clerk and Meat Agreements
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Kroger Texas L.P.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Today, the Union and the Company have signed extensions to extend the UFCW Local 455 Clerk and Meat contracts. The extensions on the contracts contain language that the Agreements can be terminated by either party with a seventy-two (72) hour notice.
The Union and the Company will continue to negotiate until a fair and equitable tentative Agreement is reached for both Meat and Clerk contracts and are subject to membership ratification. Both parties will keep all informed on these negotiations.
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President Obama Applauds Passing of Health Care Reforms
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On: Jul 19, 2010 (10:36:00)
UFCW Supports Passage of Sweeping Health Care Reforms
Statement by Joe Hansen, President of United Food and Commercial Workers International Union.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed health care reforms that will better serve all Americans. Thanks to the commitment of President Obama and Democratic Members of Congress, we now have reform legislation that has eluded our nation's grasp for a century.
This is an achievement that will rank among the highest in our national experience.
For the countless hard-working families across the country suffering at the hands of our nation's badly broken health care system, the passage of this bill represents an unprecedented leap forward in the struggle to ensure all Americans have access to affordable health care - and makes good on President Obama's promise to lead our country through the difficult challenges facing the American people on this issue.
With the passage of this bill comes an end to the worst of insurance company abuses. No longer will Americans have to fear being denied health insurance due to pre-existing conditions. There will be no more lifetime limits on the dollar value of benefits. No more will insurance companies be allowed to retroactively cancel insurance coverage when a policy holder becomes ill.
Aside from reigning in insurance company greed, the bill also extends coverage to millions of Americans who would otherwise go without, reduces prescription drug costs for seniors, while encouraging employers to fulfill their obligation of providing benefits to their workers.
UFCW members participated in the health care debate in nearly every congressional district across the country. They made calls and wrote letters, rallied and marched, visited district offices and traveled to Washington DC to meet with elected representatives. UFCW members won't forget the representatives who voted "yes" on these reforms and stood with working people and families rather than the insurance company lobbyists.
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Kroger Stewards Attend Local 455 Steward Leadership Conference
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On: Jul 19, 2010 (10:35:00)
ONE UNION - ONE VOICE
TWO CONTRACTS
On September 15, 2009, over 120 Local 455 Kroger Stewards gathered from all over Local 455's servicing area in Texas and Louisiana to attend the Clerk Steward Conference held at the Fireman’s Conference Center in Houston, TX. The theme for the conference was “One Union, One Voice, Two Contracts.”
Bill Hopkins, President of Local 455, addressed the stewards and gave a brief outline of the local union’s top goals including organizing the unorganized; continuing to mobilize and educate our members in the political process such as pressuring members of Congress to pass the “Employee Free Choice Act” and to support “Healthcare Reform” and stand “United to Bargain.” He stressed the fact that the weeks and months ahead will present serious challenges, whether we’re talking about the debacle of Wall Street that caused our pension plans substantial investment losses or the out of control health care cost or wages that fail to keep pace with inflation. We will only be successful in combating these difficult issues if we stay united with our brothers and sisters who work in the stores and we must send a loud and united message to Kroger that we are One. One Union with One Voice . . . but two separate contracts. President Hopkins thanked the stewards for all they do to help their union continue to grow and be the best it can be.
International Vice President & Region 5 Director Chad Young addressed the stewards on upcoming contract negotiations. He stressed the importance of sending a clear message to the Company that we are prepared to do whatever is necessary to reach a fair and equitable agreement.
The rest of the day was divided into four workshops to better educate union stewards in addressing workplace issues. The four workshops included the following topics: Politics – presented by Nikki Budzinski, International Political Representative, who enlightened the stewards with a political presentation. She reviewed the political landscape and talked about key legislation and made it clear why union members must be active in politics. Assisting Nikki was Local 455 Membership Assistance Representative Pam Edgerley. Health & Welfare – presented by South Central H & W Assistant Matt DuChette and Marlene Hopkins, Claims Examiner who gave an informative presentation and answered all insurance questions. Pension – was facilitated by Dennis Nast, Administrator UFCW Unions and Employers Pension Fund, who addressed the stewards on the current Pension situation and answered pension questions. And, last but not least Grievances & Negotiations. Grievances was presented by Sue Mann, Special Assistant to the President who spoke on some of the ongoing issues that stewards need to be aware of, along with Local 455 Attorney, Pat Flynn who brought his expertise to the class by answering questions. Secretary-Treasurer Rick Alleman facilitated Negotiations with emphasis on preparing for upcoming Kroger negotiations.
Also in attendance were Kroger Representatives, William Yelderman, Labor Relations Manager; and Michael Knapp, Risk Management Assistant who gave a presentation on the “Texas Occupational Injury or Disease Benefits Plan” regarding the steel cutting glove and general safety in the stores. It was the perfect opportunity for our stewards to voice their concerns and ask questions.
The conference concluded with President Hopkins thanking the stewards for their participation and the great jobs they do out in the stores. He hoped they received valuable knowledge and information to prepare them for the vast duties and responsibilities of representing the members.
CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY FOR PICTURES OF THE CLERK STEWARD CONFERENCE!
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President Hopkins Addresses Shop Stewards at their First Steward Leadership
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On: May 03, 2010 (12:03:00)
President Hopkins Addresses Shop Stewards at 1st
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One Union One Voice
TWO Contracts
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Steward Leadership Conference
On September 1, 2009, President Hopkins welcomed the Kroger Meat Stewards to their first Local 455 Shop Steward Conference held at the Fireman’s Conference Center in Houston, TX. The theme for the conference was “One Union, One Voice, Two Contracts.”
The conference started out with a welcome speech given by President Hopkins. He gave a brief outline of Local 455’s history and local union’s top goals including organizing the unorganized; continuing to mobilize and educate our members in the political process such as pressuring members of Congress to pass the “Employee Free Choice Act” and to support “Healthcare Reform” and stand “United to Bargain.”
President Hopkins stressed the fact that the weeks and months ahead will present serious challenges, whether we’re talking about the debacle of Wall Street that caused our pension plans substantial investment losses or the out of control health care cost or wages that fail to keep pace with inflation. We will only be successful in combating these difficult issues if we stay united with our brothers and sisters who work in the stores and we must send a loud and united message to Kroger that we are One. One Union with One Voice . . . but two separate contracts. President Hopkins thanked the stewards for all they do to help their union continue to grow and be the best it can be.
The day was filled with guest speakers who addressed the stewards on a variety of issues. The speakers included International Vice President & Region 5 Director Chad Young who spoke to the stewards on upcoming contract negotiations. He stressed the importance of sending a clear message to the Company that we are prepared to do whatever is necessary to reach a fair and equitable agreement. Steve Powell, International Vice President and Special Assistant to the President enlightened the stewards with a political presentation. He reviewed the political landscape and talked about key legislation. An informative presentation on the South Central H & W Fund was given by South Central H & W Administrator Dennis Nast and his assistant Matt DuChette and answered all insurance questions. Mark Mead, Administrator UFCW Industry Pension Fund addressed the stewards on the current Pension situation and answered pension questions.
Sue Mann, Special Assistant to the President gave an informative presentation on Grievances, along with Local 455 Attorney, Pat Flynn who brought his expertise to the class by answering questions. Secretary-Treasurer Rick Alleman facilitated Collective Bargaining with emphasis on preparing for upcoming Kroger negotiations.
Also in attendance were Kroger Representatives, William Yelderman, Labor Relations Manager and Mark Kenney, Risk Manager, who gave a presentation on the “Texas Occupational Injury or Disease Benefits Plan” regarding the steel cutting glove. It was the perfect opportunity for our Shop Stewards to voice their concerns and ask questions surrounding the cutting glove issue.
The conference concluded with President Hopkins thanking the stewards for their participation and hoped they received valuable knowledge and information to prepare them for the vast duties and responsibilities of representing the members.
CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY FOR PICTURES OF THE SHOP STEWARD CONFERENCE!
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Updated
On: Jul 22, 2010 (14:05:00)
| It Doesn't Cost - It Pay's To Belong |
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YOUR UNION WORKING HARD FOR YOU
Totals for Grievances Through JULY, 2010
Grievances Pending 192
Grievances Resolved - 2010 310
Employees Reinstated - 2010 36
Total (Back pay) - 2010 $ 146,877.49
TOTAL RETRO PAY & BENEFITS - 2009 $ 391,097.24
Grievances Resolved - 2009 815
Employees Reinstated - 2009 84
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Fiesta Organizing Blitz
Five other major labor organizations, along with two civil rights organizations — Amnesty International and ACORM — joined UFCW Local 455’s drive to bring unionism to employees of Fiesta Supermarkets. Read More
Walmart Blitz
Safety — that is, providing protection for employees and customers — has always been a priority of UFCW Local 455. Read More
Immigration Update
Too many workers confuse “illegal” with “immigrants”, which tends to dampen their support for basic rights owed to all workers — including our newest Americans. Read More
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