Fact Finder - UFCW Local 653

Local 653
Fact Finder
Minneapolis, MN
http://ufcw653.org
Vol. 51 No. 5 June 2013
STEP UP AND TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR UNION!!!
By Matt Utecht
We all know who our employers (owners) are. Why don’t most people know who owns the union? When asked, most union members
would answer “the union President,” or “the executive board or union representatives.” In fact, the union President, the business
representatives and executive board are not owners of the union, but rather employees of the union. The owners of the union are you
and your coworkers (fellow union members). And any union is only as strong as its members, which is something very important to
keep in mind on those occasions when you find yourself wondering, “What’s my union doing for me?”
We all have very busy lives, and our jobs are just a part of the day. But if you want to improve your working conditions and have
stronger contracts, then you must find the time to voice your opinions and take a more active role in your union. The next question
you may have is, “OK, what should I do to step up and take ownership?” If you don’t have a copy of your union contract, ask your union
representative for one. If you don’t know who your union rep is, you can find out by looking on your union website (www.ufcw653.
org) or just call your union office at 763-525-1500. You don’t need to be an expert on the contract but you should have some idea what
benefits and protections you have as a member of Local 653.
Read our monthly union publication called the “Fact Finder.” The Fact Finder has stories about the goings-on of your union, what
contract negotiations are in progress, stories about the retail meat and grocery industry, health care industry, retail and wholesale
meat shops, sausage plant, Hirshfield’s retail outlets and paint plant, Gold Cross ambulance paramedics and many other things.
Check out your union website, “www.ufcw653.org,” where you can get information on union activities, find out who your executive
board members are, or who your business reps are. You can see many of the benefits available to you as a member of Local 653,
including tickets to the Twins, Wild, Vikings, Lynx, Timberwolves, Minnesota Zoo, and Valleyair. There is a link to Wilson-McShane
Corp., who are our health and welfare and pension administrators. Did you know your union (you) owns a resort on the north shore of
Lake Superior? It’s called Ours Resort and is exclusively for the membership and families of 653 members. You also own a campground
on Lake Ida just outside of Monticello, MN called Camp 653 with campsites, docks, family friendly swimming beach, indoor bathrooms
and showers—all less than one hour from Minneapolis!
You also are part owner of the Local 653 office building in Maple Grove, MN, just off Bass Lake Road and 494. Part of that building is a
beautiful event hall, called The Hall at 653. We have our union meetings, contract negotiations and ratifications there. You can see The
Hall at 653 on its website (www.hall653.org) or stop in and tour it for yourself. It is available to union members to rent for weddings
and other events. If you stop by the union office and I’m in the office I would love to buy you a pop and give you a tour! Just ask for
Matt Utecht-- I’m your President and at your service! If you can’t stop by and see me, give me a call any time at 763-525-1500 (office
phone number). If you feel you have an emergency, call my cell at 612-965-4307 or email me at mutecht@ufcw653.org.
The bottom line is this: Try to get involved in your union even if it’s just reading the Fact Finder or looking at the website. Take
ownership--you might be pleasantly surprised at what your union membership gets you! I look forward to meeting you!
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Matt,
Matt,
I would like to thank you for beginning to publish the
Fact Finder in both English and Spanish. After speaking
with many of my Latino coworkers, they told me this act
more than any other has made them feel more included
and valued by our local. I am grateful you recognize the
importance of this, which can only benefit all of us. As
a member, it makes me proud that our local is working
to strengthen bonds with all of the members to build a
stronger future in an ever changing industry.
Gracias!
Chris
33 year member - Byerly’s
Quiero agradecerte por comenzar a publicar el boletín de hechos
(Fact finder) en inglés y en español. Después de hablar con
muchos de mis compañeros de trabajo latinos, me han dicho que
esta acción más que otras les ha hecho sentirse incluidos y valorados por nuestra local. Te agradezco que hayas reconocido lo importante que es esto, lo cual nos beneficia a todos. Como miembro, me hace sentir orgulloso que nuestra local está trabajando
para darle fuerza a nuestras conexiones con todos los miembros
para construir un futuro más fuerte en una industria que constantemente cambia.
¡Gracias!
Chris - Miembro sindical por 33 años - Byerly’s
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UFCW Local 653
13000 63rd Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
www.ufcw653.org
763-525-1500 or 1-800-292-4105
Matthew P. Utecht, President
Richard Milbrath, Secretary-Treasurer-
CORPORATE CUB FOODS: Apple Valley, Bloomington,
Burnsville HOTC, Burnsville South, Chanhassen, Eagan
West, Eagan East, Lakeville, Lakeville South, Rosemount, Savage, Shorewood
Business Representatives
PAUL CRANDALL
Brainerd / Baxter Cub Foods - S.A.V.E Foods - Baxter
Super One - Crosby Super One - Pequot Lakes Supervalu - Byerly’s St. Cloud
GREG LARSON
JERRY’S CUB FOODS: Bloomington, Brookdale, Eden
Prairie, Knollwood, Lake Street, Nicollet, Rogers, Southdale, West Broadway
JERRY’S FOODS: Edina, Eden Prairie, Jerry’s Enterprises
DOUG RIGERT
Target Violated Federal Labor Law, Workers’ Rights
According to Sweeping Labor Board Decisions
By Jim Schommer
As the new organizer here at Local 653, I thought I would share this very important
information about Target and the organizing effort that has been going on in New York.
Don’t take this lightly—this is our backyard. Target has their red bull’s-eye aimed directly
at OUR EMPLOYERS. This is their home, too. They have 75 stores in Minnesota, and of
those 75 stores there are 24 SuperTargets in the Twin Cities and surrounding metro area.
There are 27 Targets that they call P-Fresh Targets which carry dry groceries, refrigerated
and frozen dairy, meat and produce. That’s 51 Target stores that compete directly with
OUR EMPLOYERS. So this is a very serious situation going on in New York.
Workers at the Valley Stream Target in New York were seeking Union representation from
UFCW Local 1500 based out of Westbury, New York. On April 26, 2013, the National
Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overturned the results of a union election based on Target’s
workers’ rights violations at their store in Valley Stream during the campaign last year.
Additionally, the Board found that Target systematically violated the rights of workers
nationwide by maintaining illegal work rules designed to keep workers from speaking
out for change at work. Also, in a broad sweeping decision that will affect all current
Target employees nationwide, the NLRB ordered Target to modify all existing and future
employee handbooks throughout the country and remove all wording that the NLRB
found that violated federal law.
Ingebretsen’s - Everett’s Foods - Nelson Meats - Swanson Meats - Cooper’s County Market - Sullivan’s Supervalu - Almsted’s Fresh Market - Village Market - Jubilee
Foods - Bergan’s Supervalu - Cub Foods Shakopee Driskill’s Foods - Oxendale’s Market
This ruling will apply to over 1,700 Target stores and 250,000 employees in the United
States. A decision of this magnitude is unprecedented as it relates to retail workers and
stores.
FRESH SEASONS MARKET: Minnetonka, Victoria
JERRY’S FOODS: Jerry’s Sausage
The NLRB alleged that company managers in Valley Stream, Long Island, used illegal tactics
in the run-up to June elections. Target illegally threatened on a number of occasions to
close the store in Valley Stream if workers successfully organized a union. The labor
board also decided the retailer unlawfully created the impression that workers’ union
activities were under surveillance and that supervisors told workers they could not solicit
on behalf of the union in nonunion areas.
STEVE MILNER
LUNDS: Lake Street, Central, Edina, Richfield, Minnetonka, Bloomington, Wayzata, Navarre, Plymouth,
Hennepin, Lunds Kitchen, Trainers/Drivers
BYERLY’S: Edina, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Ridgedale, Burnsville, Chanhassen, Eagan, Maple Grove
BONE MARCHE’: St. Louis Park
BILL SPARTZ
Anoka Care Center - Bryn Mawr - Park Health & Rehab
- Golden Living (Bloomington & Chateau) - Innsbruck
Healthcare - Oaklawn Healthcare - Gold Cross - Brede’s
- Hirshfield’s
CORPORATE CUB FOODS: Monticello
KOWALSKI’S MARKETS: Lyndale, Eagan, Hennepin,
Chicago, Eden Prairie
NANCY VAILLANCOURT
CORPORATE CUB FOODS:
Blaine North, Blaine
South, Brooklyn Park North, Brooklyn Park South, Coon
Rapids South, Crystal, Champlin, Fridley, Maple Grove,
Silver Lake Road, Rockford Road, New Brighton, Vicksburg
KNOWLAN’S FESTIVAL FOODS: Andover, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park
CUB FOODS - Coon Rapids (Williston), Minnetonka
(Haug)
JERRY’S CUB: Elk River
ORGANIZER: JIM SCHOMMER
RAINBOW FOODS: Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington,
Brooklyn Park, Chaska, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Lake Street, Lakeville, Maple
Grove, Plymouth (6th Ave), Plymouth Station, Quarry,
Richfield, Savage, St. Louis Park, Uptown
MATT UTECHT
KINGS COUNTY MARKET: St. Francis
The following is a statement from the United Food and Commercial Workers International
Union on the decision:
“For years, Target has broken the law to suppress its employees’
fundamental right of association. Those days of illegal worker
intimidation and suppression are over. The right to stick together at
work is a basic American value.
In this case, despite Target’s legal maneuverings to avoid responsibility,
the retailer has been held accountable for suppressing the rights of
the Long Island workers and for the company’s nationwide policy to
silence all their workers.
This is not just an isolated instance and Target is not an isolated
employer. Too often, major employers get away with systematically
silencing millions of American workers from speaking out about their
jobs. To stand against freedom of speech like Target did is not just
wrong, it’s un-American.”
As more information becomes available, I will keep you informed. As of today a new
Union election has been ordered at the Valley Stream, New York Target store. The judge’s
decision of May 2012 has been upheld that Target Corporation cease and desist all illegal
activities that voided the first union election. This is very important since this could affect
what happens here as Target opens more Superstores around the city.
(Sources: www.ufcw.org and www.crainsnewyork.com)
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¡USTED ES DUEÑO DE SU SINDICATO!
Por Matt Utecht
Todos sabemos quiénes son nuestros empleadores
(dueños de la compañía). ¿Porqué casi nadie sabe quién
es el dueño del sindicato? Cuando se les pregunta, casi
todos los miembros responden “el dueño del sindicato es
del presidente del sindicato,” o “la la junta directiva o los
representantes del sindicato.” De hecho, el presidente del
sindicato, los representantes y la junta directiva no son los
dueños del sindicato, pero los dueños son los miembros del
sindicato.
Los dueños del sindicato son usted y sus compañeros
de trabajo (sus compañeros del sindicato). Y cualquier
sindicato solo es tan fuerte como sus miembros, lo cual es
muy importante de recordar en los momentos en el que
usted se pregunta, “¿Qué es lo que mi sindicato hace por
mí?”
Todos estamos muy ocupados con nuestras vidas, y nuestros
empleos solo son parte de nuestro día. Pero si usted desea
mejorar sus condiciones de trabajo y tener contratos con
fuerza, entonces usted debe de tomar el tiempo de expresar
sus opiniones y jugar un papel más activo en su sindicato. La
siguiente pregunta que usted podría tener es, ¿”Bueno, que
debo de hacer para hacer el sindicato de mi propiedad?”
Si usted no tiene una copia del contrato sindical, solicite una
copia a su representante sindical. Si usted no sabe quién es
su representante sindical es, usted lo puede encontrar en la
página cibernética www.ufcw653.org o usted puede llamar
a la oficina del sindicato al 763-525-1500. Usted no necesita
ser un experto en el contrato pero usted debe tener alguna
idea de los beneficios y protecciones que usted tiene como
miembro de la local 653.
Lea usted nuestra publicación mensual llamada “Fact
Finder.” La publicación Fact Finder contiene historias
sobre lo que está aconteciendo en su sindicato, cuales
negociaciones del contrato están en progreso, historias
sobre la industria de la carne y abarrotes, la industria del
cuidado de la salud, las tiendas de carne por mayoreo y
menudeo, plantas de chorizo, los locales de venta Hirshfield
y las plantas de pintura, las ambulancias de paramédicos y
muchas otras cosas más.
Consulte la página cibernética del sindicato, www.ufcw653.
org, en la cual usted puede encontrar información sobre las
actividades sindicales, ver quiénes son los miembros de la
junta directiva, o quiénes son sus representantes. En la página
cibernética usted puede ver los beneficios disponibles para
usted como miembro de la local 653, incluyendo boletos
para los juegos de los Twins, Wild, Vikings, Lynx and los
Timberwolves. La página cibernética contiene una sección
sobre la Wilson-McShane Corp., la cual es la administradora
de sus beneficios de salud y bienestar y de su pensión.
¿Sabía usted que su sindicato (usted) es dueño/a de un
centro de recreación en la costa norte del lago Superior?
Se llama Our Resort (nuestro centro de recreación) y es
exclusivo para los miembros del sindicato y sus familias de
la local 653. Usted también es dueño/a un campo en el lago
Ida en las afueras de Monticello, Minnesota llamado Campo
653 con sitios para acampar, muelles, playa para nadar para
toda la familia, con baños y regaderas. ¡Todo esto a menos
de una hora de la ciudad de Minneapolis!
Usted también es dueño/a en parte del edificio de la local
653 en Maple Grove, Minnesota, cerca de la carretera Bass
Lake y la autopista 494. Parte de dicho edificio contiene un
hermoso salón de eventos, llamado Salón 653. Allí toman
lugar nuestras reuniones sindicales, las negociaciones y
ratificaciones de contraltos. Usted también puede ver el
salón en la página cibernética o usted la puede visitar usted
mismo/a. Dicho salón de eventos está disponible para los
miembros del sindicato para rentarlo para matrimonios y
otros eventos. ¡Si usted visita la oficina sindical y estoy en
la oficina me encantaría invitarle una soda y darle un tour!
Solamente pregunte por Matt Utecht-- ¡Yo soy el presidente
del sindicato y estoy para servirle! Si usted no puede
visitar, usted me puede llamar al 763-525-1500 (el número
de la oficina). Si usted tiene una emergencia, llámeme a
mi teléfono celular al número 612-965-4307 o me puede
mandar un correo electrónico a mutecht@ufcw653.org.
En resumen: trate de involucrarse con su sindicato aunque
sea leyendo el Fact Finder o leyendo nuestra página
cibernética. Vuélvase dueño de su sindicato-- ¡Usted se va
a sorprender sobre lo que su sindicato y su membrecía le
otorga! ¡Espero conocerle pronto!
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Recognizing how important education is for the future growth of the young people in this country, Local 653 is again this year
awarding ten $1,000 educational grants to our members or their dependents to further their education. The winners will receive a one-time educational grant in the amount of $1,000 to be applied to the verified school for tuition, books, or room and
board. The only qualification is that the student will be attending a college, university, junior college, or technical school. The
ten winners will be randomly drawn at the August Executive Board meeting from the applications submitted, and winners will
be notified in writing after the drawing has taken place.
Mail applications to: UFCW Local 653, Attn: Scholarships, 13000 63rd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Deadline for submitting application is July 31, 2013.
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Rainbow Foods Closes Two Stores
By Paul Crandall
Rainbow Foods sadly has closed two stores in the Minneapolis
Local 653 jurisdiction—Robbinsdale closed its doors on
April 10 and the Rockford Road location in Plymouth closed
on May 8. Robbinsdale opened in the spring of 1981 as an
Applebaum’s store with a brand new concept. I still can
remember the searchlights or movie lights crisscrossing the
sky at night during the grand opening! Gordy Gongoll, who
was the Local 653 business agent for that store, wrote in the
Fact Finder: “Upon entering the store you get the feeling of
a circular setting, with produce, meat, dairy, deli, bakery and
sandwich shop around the outside and in the center, islands
of groceries displayed in the no-frills concept or cut box look.
Could this be the new look of Applebaum’s and the store of the
future?” When customers were introduced to this concept, it
was one of the first big box stores with a heavy push on the
generic label and can goods sold in case lots. This concept
turned hot in the 80s as Cub built stores rapidly into the mid
1990s. Rainbow in Plymouth featured the big store concept
with extra service, featuring a salad bar, fresh meat service
case, and a first in the industry—Rainbow Playland, a site designed for shoppers to drop off the kids while you shop.
While closing two locations is not a positive for market share, closing these locations affected one hundred jobs and the company worked extremely
hard to place as many employees as possible in other Rainbow Food stores, transferring all the full-time workers to other locations and part-timers
with five years or more by union contract. Meetings were set up at both locations with Mike Goldman from the State of Minnesota Dislocated
Workers Program, who went over options, programs, and unemployment with those employees who would not be retained by Rainbow. As of this
writing, there are about 15 employees who were not placed in other locations, and for those who want to remain in the industry we are working
to get them placed as quickly as possible.
Good luck to all Rainbow members, both those in their new locations and those seeking employment.
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Annual Family Picnic and Fishing Contest
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
All members and their family, friends and retirees are welcome
to fish or just come and have a great time. You can fish from
shore, the fishing pier or from a boat (you provide the boat).
This is a catch / photo / release contest, so bring your camera.
There will be drawings for other prizes during lunch at the Beebe
Lake Shelter.
All participants 16 and over must have a valid fishing license.
There will be three prize groups, and prizes will be
awarded as follows:
Group I
Ages 1 – 11
Largest Fish – Set of Twins tickets
Smallest Fish – Set of Twins tickets
Group II
Ages 12 – 17
Largest Fish – 2 nights at Ours Resort
Most Species – 3 nights at Camp 653
Group III Adults
Largest Fish – 3 nights at Ours Resort
Most Species – 3 nights at Ours Resort
Directions
To Beebe Lake Regional Park: Take 94 west to Maple Grove
Parkway (Hennepin County Road 30). Go west on County
Road 30 eight (8) miles to County Road 19. Turn right towards
Hanover. After three (3) miles take a left on Wright County Road
34 (also listed as 10th Street). Go four (4) miles to Beebe Lake
Park.
To Boat Ramp: Go ½ mile south of Beebe Lake Park on County
Road 34 to Garrison. Go right (west) to 20th Street NE, then turn
right (north). Ramp is ¼ mile on your right.
Location: Beebe Lake Regional Park
7250 10th Street Northeast
(Wright County Road 34)
Time:
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (8:30 a.m. check-in)
Awards, prizes and lunch will start promptly at 12:00 noon
Registrations must be received by Thursday, July 11, 2013. If you have
any questions, call Steve Milner at the union office (763-525-1500).
Hot dogs & pop
will be served to all!
2013 UFCW LOCAL 653 FISHING CONTEST & PICNIC
Name & Address:
Employer:
NUMBER OF PEOPLE ATTENDING IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS
1-11 years old __________
12-17 years old __________
Mail Entry Form to: UFCW Local 653
Attn: Picnic and Fishing Contest
13000 63rd Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
18+ Years old __________
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Ours Resort - Lutsen, MN
Available to all active dues-paying UFCW Local 653
members and retirees receiving a UFCW Local 653 pension!
Ideal location for quiet little
retreat or a family reunion.
No matter the season, there
are plenty of activities you
can choose from- whether it
be nature hikes, snowmobiling, skiing or fishing. You will
enjoy the many scenic views
the North Shore has to offer.
OPEN YEAR-ROUND!
Amenities
Indoor-Fully equipped kitchens,
HDTV, Blu-ray/dvd player, fireplace,
porch/deck, beddings, towels, and
soap.
Outdoor- Charcoal grill, deck chairs,
swing set, horseshoe pit, and a
beautiful view of Lake Superior.
SERVICE PINS SENT OUT
May 2013
Camp 653 - Monticello, MN
Available to all active dues-paying UFCW Local 653 members and
retirees receiving a UFCW Local 653 pension! Park-like atmosphere
along the shores of Lake Ida.
Ideal location for store parties, or company picnics, family gatherings,
even special events like weddings and reunions.
Sites are available on first-come, first-served basis.
Amenities
Bathrooms, showers, dump station,
beach, boat dock, horseshoe pits, playground, bocce ball, croquet, basketball,
ladder golf, beanbag toss, and fishing
accessible.
Sites 1-15- RV’s and pop-ups.
Sites 16-25- Tents (one tent per site).
All sites have electricity.
Check out our member blog to see what’s happening
for member news and events at:
http://ufcw653.org/blog
You can also check out
our new websites:
http://ufcw653.org
http://hall653.org
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New Senior Facility
By Bill Spar
February 26, 2013, began a new chapter
for a group of UFCW Local 653 members—
the opening of “Homestead at Anoka.”
On this day the official transfer from
Anoka Care Center took place. Employees
and residents have long anticipated this
new culture and building in Anoka. The
rumor of this building predates my time
of calling on this facility starting back in
2007. Through a lot of hard work and
commitment, “Homestead at Anoka”
has become a reality.
Anticipation,
excitement
and
nervousness have filled employees since
the announcement of the building just
over a year ago. Things have moved fast
and it seems like we were just starting
the transition not that long ago. The monumental task of transferring residents to the new facility went as smoothly as
could be expected. The facility’s license required them to transfer residents from building to building all on the same day.
Everyone worked together to make this transition for the residents, although the building is new for everyone.
From the outside the building is a structure that invites people in, as its combination of architecture and décor resembles
that of a house. The interior provides a cozy, warm welcome to its residents. As I have talked with employees, they
have found one of the biggest challenges to be the difference in size from the previous building. This new facility offers
memory care, cardiac care, transitional care, long-term care, as well as assisted living. The “neighborhood” transition
is also a change. While the transition has been a challenge for all, the team at Homestead of Anoka has risen to the
challenge and is moving forward.
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lity Opens in Anoka
y Bill Spartz
Homestead at Anoka
We thank Volunteers of America
(the owner) for sticking with the
challenge of this building and
for providing it for the residents
and employees in the Anoka
area. Our members should be
proud of their new surroundings
as well as the extra effort
to complete this transition.
We’d like to welcome our new
members and let everyone
under the UFCW umbrella
know that there is a new place
Anoka Care Center
for seniors to live in Anoka!
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There’s Still Time to Join Me in Losing Weight…
By Nancy Vaillancourt
As we begin the Biggest Loser contest again and I’m out in stores talking to people about
it, I keep hearing, “I should sign up,” or “I need to lose weight, but I have no motivation.” I
wish I could push each and every one of you who has told me you should sign up into doing
just that. I have also been one of “those” people. I am not eligible for the contest, but as
of May 5, 2013, I have finally hit rock bottom and am on a mission.
Thirteen years ago I lost over 40 pounds, and did a great job keeping it all off until six years
ago. I can come up with a ton of excuses for things changing--my job change, where I now
sit at my desk or in my car instead of running around in the stores; the stress of my recent
divorce; kids’ activities taking up a lot of time; getting “older”… you name it. As of May 5,
2013, I have put it all back on, plus some. Let me tell you—it is not a good feeling. I cried
when I stepped on the scale, and having my dad tell my mom she needed to have a talk
with me… it all hurt. But what a reality check!
So, “Enough,” I said, and immediately started making changes. I no longer drink five to
six cans of diet pop each day, and no more drive-thru lunches. Those changes alone have
helped! As of today (May 14) I am already down six pounds! My goal is to be down 30
pounds by October 6 for the final weigh-in. I will be writing about my progress over the
next few months. My goal is to get a workout routine going as well. I want to inspire as
many as I can to join me! The contest is still open for you to join. You will just have a little
less time to lose than those signing up in May, but remember—it’s never too late. Call me
(763-525-1500) to set up an appointment to weigh in.
The Biggest Loser contest runs until October 6, 2013. Final weigh-ins will be held during
the annual Health Fair held at Local 653. If you have any questions, please contact me at
763-525-1500. Good luck to everyone!
Prizes:
• 1st Prize: $2,000.00
• 2nd Prize: $1,500.00
• 3rd Prize: $1,000.00
• 4th Prize: $500.00
• 5th Prize: $250.00
All prizes will be a combination of
half in a gift card from your store,
the other half a credit toward
Health and Welfare claims and
deductibles.
Make checks payable
to: UFCW Local 653
GOLF TOURNAMENT COMING UP!
While this late spring has presented us with some difficulty in chasing that little white ball around,
we’re looking ahead! The 4th Annual John Lego Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday,
August 28, 2013. We will again be at Brookview Golf Course in Golden Valley. We will have lunch and
prizes in the upstairs room, where we’ll be reminiscing about “what could have been!”
Foursomes fill up fast for this tournament, so please get your entry turned in early, as this is a first
come/first served registration. Thanks for your cooperation and continued support of this event. The
cost is $45.00 per person or $180 per team.
Mail payment and
entry form to:
UFCW Local 653
Attn: Golf Tournament
13000 63rd Avenue N.
Maple Grove, MN
55369
4TH Annual John Lego
4-Person Scramble Golf Tournament
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4.
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Team Captian
Name
Name:
Name:
Work Location
Work Location
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Telephone
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Scheduling
By Greg Larson
Schedules are to be posted by noon on Friday, period!
There seems to be some misconception by the people doing
scheduling that as long as the schedule is posted “sometime”
on Friday, that it is okay, and posting it on Saturday is only a
“little late.” WRONG!
The contract states that the schedule will be posted by 12:00
noon on Friday:
Schedules for all full-time employees will
be posted in each store by Friday 12:00
noon for the following two (2) workweeks.
Sunday schedule for full-time employees
shall be posted two (2) weeks in advance.
Schedules for the top twenty four percent
(24%) part-time (Group 2 Employees) shall
be posted in each store by Friday noon
for the following two (2) workweeks,
including Sundays. (The top twenty-four
percent [24%] of the Group 2 employees
are defined as Food Handlers and Certified
Pharmacy Technicians in each store.)
Schedules for all other part-time employees
will be posted in each store by Friday noon
for the following workweek.
La Publicación de Horarios
Por Greg Larson
¡Los horarios se publican al medio día de los días viernes,
es todo! Parece que hay un mal entendimiento de parte de
las personas que trabajan en los horarios, de que el horario
se publica “a veces” durante el viernes, eso está bien, el
publicar los horarios durante el sábado es solamente “un poco
tarde”¡EQUIVOCACION!
El contrato estipula que los contraltos se publican cerca de las
12:00 los viernes:
Los horarios para los empleados de tiempo completo se
publican en cada tienda los viernes a las 12:00 correspondientes
a dos (2) semanas de trabajo. Los horarios de los domingos
para los empleados de tiempo completo se deben de publicar
con dos (2) semanas de anticipación.
Los horarios para los del veinte y cuatro por ciento principales
(24%) de tiempo parcial (Empleados del Grupo 2) deben de
ser publicados en cada tienda durante el medio día de cada
viernes publicando dos (2) semanas de trabajo, incluyendo los
domingos. (Los empleados principales del Grupo dos (2) se
definen como los empleados que son Manejadores de Comida
y los Técnicos Farmacéuticos en cada tienda.)
Los horarios de todos los otros empleados de tiempo parcial
en cada tienda serán publicados el viernes al medio día para la
semana siguiente de trabajo.
Seniority does count to some extent in this group, in that a
senior employee has the right to have as many or more hours
than a junior employee. But if you limit your availability to a
company, you may lose this right. This is always important to
keep in mind if you want as many hours as possible.
La antigüedad cuenta de alguna manera para dicho grupo,
en lo que un empleado con más antigüedad tiene el derecho
muchas o más horas que un empleado sin tanta antigüedad.
Pero si usted limita su disponibilidad a una compañía, usted
podría perder dichos derechos. Esto es muy importante de
tener presente si usted desea trabajar tantas horas como sea
posible.
There also seems to be confusion about when an employee
asks for a day or days off. The company does have to consider
the rest of the workweek’s hours and the availability for
which the employee could be scheduled. The contract
does not allow the company to overlook or disqualify the
employee from reaching as many hours as possible as long
as seniority status and availability are followed.
Parece que también existe la confusión de cuando un
empleado pide días libres. La compañía tiene que considerar
las horas de trabajo del resto de la semana y la disponibilidad
para la cual el empleado podría ser incluido en el horario. EL
contrato no permite el ignorar o descalificar al empleado para
trabajar tantas horas como sea posible mientras se sigan las
reglas de antigüedad y disponibilidad para trabajar.
Preferential Scheduling: There is no such language in the
contract that allows for this. We can demand that they
schedule a person for a certain amount of hours. If a person
has been scheduled incorrectly and there is a violation of
seniority relating to the number of hours scheduled for such
junior employees, the employer shall correct such violation
by rescheduling during the following four-week period.
Horarios preferenciales: No existe dicho lenguaje en el contrato
que permita esto. Nosotros podemos exigir que se ponga a un
trabajador en el horario por ciertas horas. Si a una persona
se le ha colocado en el horario de manera incorrecta y existe
una violación de la antigüedad relacionada con el número
de horas de parte de los empleados sin mucha antigüedad,
el empleador debe de corregir dicha violación al republicar el
horario durante el siguiente periodo de cuatro semanas.
If you have any questions regarding your scheduling or your
rights, please feel free to contact your union representative
at 612-525-1500.
Si usted tiene preguntas sobre su horario y sus derechos, por
favor contacte a su representante sindical al teléfono 612-5251500
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UFCW Local 653
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1114 American Blvd. W.
Bloomington, MN 55420
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United Food & Commercial
Workers Union, Local 653
13000 63rd Avenue N.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-525-1500 or 1-800-292-4105
For more information:
Thea Gullekson:
952-831-3143
Char Hanson:
612-869-9035
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