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The Union and Employer have met twice to date on 3/27 and 3/31/2020.  Below is a list of items which have been agreed to tentatively as well as a list of items still open. Remember, these are only tentative agreements. No contract changes will take place until negotiations are complete and a majority of votes by Union members are cast to approve the new contract.  The Union bargaining committee consists of Morgan Pirsig, Sue Boorsma,  Kelly Leingang,  Robert Kajer, Brittany Fanaselle.

Tentative Agreements

Union Grocery employers are continuing to step up to the plate. Employers are acknowleging the hard work and dedication of store employees as they work to keep the food supply chain functioning.  Working closely with the public presents challenges in the best of times, but even more so today in the ever evolving COVID 19 environment.  We all can't say it enough, Thank you workers, and thank you employers for the tangible acknowedgement. Here are the lastest retail grocery bonuses: (Please support the grocers who support and recognize their workers).

Union Grocery Retailers in the Twin Cities Metro area and Duluth have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak. Cashiers, meat cutters, stockers, utility and courtesy employees, pharmacy techs, clerks, and more are tirelessly working to make sure that people in their communities have the food (and paper products) they need. With each and every news broadcast creating a new wave of concern among shoppers, our members in the stores find few moments to pause and take a breath during their day. 

The informational meetings for the 401 A/K for members covered by the 1189 St Paul Plan will be rescheduled.  President Christensen has made the decision to cancel the 401 informational meeting so our members can concentrate on their work, their families, and their personal heath.