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UFCW 1189 is looking for a receptionist in our South St. Paul office. This position is an OPEIU 12 Union position and is a permanent full-time administrative clerical position, with opportunity for promotion to a Classification I position.
UFCW 1189 will be returning to in-person general membership meetings on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at both offices/halls in South St. Paul and Duluth. Members may also participate in the meeting virtually, via Zoom, by clicking here.
UFCW 1189 has been informed that former Union Representative Ken Wells passed away on November 3, 2022 in Florida. Ken was a former employee of Applebaum's, Foodtown Market and Country Club Market prior to becoming a Union Representative for Local 789. A memorial service will be held on November 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Open Bible Lutheran Church in Oxford, Florida. Memorials in Ken's name to Open Bible Lutheran Church are appreciated by Ken's family.
Negotiations at Heritage Manor are progressing slowly. The last time we met, the Employer offered an economic package that would result in substantive raises for some and not for others, as well as reducing the length of the current wage scales down to 10 years. Our response to the Employer was that this proposal was unacceptable for a number of reasons. First was that the market comparative data they were using wasn’t accurate for the Iron Range area.
UFCW 1189 members overwhelmingly ratified their new agreement on Friday, October 21, 2022. Details of the new agreement can be found here: 
UFCW Local 1189 and Oxendals Proposals October 12 2022.pdf
UFCW 1189 is mourning the loss of former UFCW 789 President Jerome Richgels, and former office manager Twil Grove. Our hearts and condolences go out to their families, friends and loved ones.
