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Tentative Agreement Reached with UNFI/Cub!

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Ratification Vote will take place on Monday, April 15, 2024 in store breakrooms from 6-8 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. and at the UFCW 1189 Union Hall from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Members can vote at any store within the 1189 jurisdiction.


Duration: 2 year contract

Wages increases will be applied retroactively upon ratification. 

Wages: Full-Time:          4/7/24 - $2.10 increase top and overscale 

                                                  4/6/25 - $1.90 increase top and overscale

              Part-Time:                    4/7/24 - $1.35 increase top and overscale

                                                  4/6/25 - $1.35 increase top and overscale

  • PTO:           
    • Accelerated increases: 
      • 5 years instead of 8 years to receive 3rd week of vacation.
      • 14 years instead of 16 years to receive 4th week of vacation.
      • 18 years instead of 20 years to receive 5th week of vacation.
  • Fully Funded Healthcare for the life of the contract
  • Protections to reduce Full-time involuntary store transfers
  • Increase to minimum scheduled hours 
  • Guaranteed job protections for Meat Department employees
  • Manager on Duty premiums
  • Improved Safety language
    • Pandemic language
    • Violent attacks/Dangerous emergencies
    • Inclement weather
    • Front end safety after 10pm
  • Updated Discrimination, Harassment, and Drug & Alcohol Testing language
  • Participation in the UFCW Minnesota State-Certified Meat Apprenticeship Program

Full tentative agreement: