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UFCW 1189 members at UNFI sent a clear message to their employer by voting down their contracts overwhelmingly.  The bargaining committee will be back to the table with the Employer on July 20 and 21.  Reps and servicing stewards…

UFCW 1189 members overwhelmingly rejected the tentative agreement today at both Duluth and Metro locations.  The Employer has been notified and we expect to return to bargaining. 

UFCW 1189 members at Kowalski's and Lunds ratified their tentative agreements today.

UFCW 1189 members at Jerry's, County Market and Knowlan's-Festival all ratified their tentative agreements today.

UFCW 1189 members approved the merger with UFCW 527 during a membership vote on May 20, 2026.  Upon International approval, the merger will be effective August 1, 2026.  We welcome these members from Reidell and Red Wing Shoe to…

Contract ratification voting will take place June 8-10, 2026 in store breakrooms and at the UFCW 1189 office.County Market/Jerry's and Knowlan's/Festival:  Monday, June 8Kowalski's and Lunds:  Tuesday, June 9UNFI Cub Metro and…