UFCW 876 Members Can Now Earn Rewards!

December 27, 2011 - Beginning January 1, UFCW 876 will launch the Perks program, a member incentive program, that allows members to earn credits towards a $25 Kroger gift card by being active in their union.

"We are looking forward to the launch of the Perks program and beginning to recognize members' support of their union in a new and meaningful way," Roger Robinson, UFCW 876's president, said. "We have so many members who take time out of their busy lives to support their union. The Perks program will enable Local 876 to give back to them."

Perks credits will be awarded to members in three general ways: 1. Members who belong to the UFCW Active Ballot Club (ABC) as of December 31, 2012 will receive three Perks credits. 2. Members who volunteer for political or organizing activities will receive one to three Perks credits based on the activity/event. 3. Members who attend a membership event will earn one Perks credit.

Members who earn seven Perks credits between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012 will be awarded a $25 Kroger gift card. Members who earn 14 Perks credits during this time period will earn a $50 Kroger gift card. The UFCW 876 office will track Perks credits. Perks credits for activities and events will be based on sign-in sheets. A union representative will be in attendance at each UFCW-sponsored event to collect members' signatures on sign-in sheets. This information will be forwarded to the union offi ce where the official Perks records will be maintained.

Perks credits for ABC membership will be generated by the union's database of ABC participants. Members can request a Perks Card from their union representative or the union office to keep a personal record of their Perks credits. However, members' official Perks' records are maintained at the union office.

Gift cards will be awarded at the program's conclusion. UFCW 876 will issue gift cards once, following the December 31 conclusion of the 2012 Perks program. Members in good standing at that time will be awarded gift cards based on their earned Perks credits.

"In addition to being a great way to reward members for their involvement in their union, the Perks program is a wonderful tool for stewards to use to generate participation in UFCW 876 programs," Robinson said. "By participating in the ABC and a couple of union activities, members can earn a $25 gift card."