876 News
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Sincere Gratitude
The most sincere expression of gratitude to every #UFCW876 member and their family this #ThanksgivingDay. Thank you for being #876Strong, all year long. #Thankyou
Kroger Metro Members - We Hear You!
#UFCW876 has heard you loud and clear! Today, we started communications with The Kroger Company looking for common ground in moving forward. #876Strong
25-Year Member Celebrations Bring Great Memories
#UFCW876 25-Year Member Celebrations brought historic attendance! Dinner, dancing, raffles, and rekindled friendships made for great memories.
#PresidentPedersen hosted two 25-Year Member Celebrations this year, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort on October 22, and The Motor City Soundboard on November 6, 2021. Photos of both are posted at: www.facebook.com/UFCW876.
The dates are locked in for 2022; Soaring Eagle Banquet and Casino - Friday, July 15, 2022, and Motor City Soundboard - Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Calculation for next year’s event: members with 25 years or more union membership, in good standing, currently active, as of December 31, 2021. This includes breaks in service.
2022 Open Enrollment Begins November 17, 2021
Be sure to check your enrollment status! This can be done by: reading your enrollment packet, checking online at www.mufcwbenefits.com or by calling the Fund at 1-248-585-9610.
Special note: The Michigan Fund will be merging into the Heartland Health and Wellness Fund effective January 1, 2022. The Michigan Fund will continue to administer your benefits, including Open Enrollment, for the remainder of 2021.
Beginning January 1, 2022, all benefit administration will be handled by the Heartland Fund. Please review all 2022 enrollment materials that you have received in the mail carefully.
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad at a UFCW 876 discount!
Aw, snap! This sold out.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Ring in the holiday with your family and friends at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad on Friday, December 3, 2021 - at a great discount! Download the RSVP here.
The UFCW Free College Benefit Just Got Better!
You can now earn a bachelor's degree in teacher education, business administration, criminal justice or interdisciplinary studies / humanities! Eligible UFCW 87 members and their families can now earn a bachelor's degree with no out-of-pocket costs. This program is intended for students who already have an associate's degree of 60 credits or more in their intended major.
Learn more at: ufcw.org/college
International Union-Industry Pension Fund Announces NEW Address for 2022
#UFCW International Union-Industry #Pension Fund has announced a new mailing address: P.O. Box 3891 Oak Brook, IL 60522-3891. Mail forwarding from the previous Frankfort, Illinois address will continue throughout 2021. And phone number remains the same: 1-800-531-2385. #UFCW876 #876Stewards #UFCWInternationalUnionIndustryPensionFund #retirement #retirehappy with #UFCW876
Active Ballot Club
UFCW 876 members know worker-friendly legislation is derived from candidates who support, advocate and push for laws that create meaningful, worker protection policy in both our nation and state. Without these leaders and actions, workers are vulnerable to the interests and budgets of their employers. That is why UFCW 876 has the Active Ballot Club, or A.B.C.
Member Advantage
UFCW 876 members and their friends and family are invited to join in on all the fun with the Membership Advantage series which offers outings to local events at a discounted rate. And, Stewards get an additional 50% off their single ticket as well. Expect to see the 2022 calendar in January!
This Event is Sold Out
Join us for a beautiful holiday night filled with magic, train rides, shopping, Santa and more. Tickets to Crossroads are discounted, and steward ticket is half off.
- 876 Member Pension Open House
Pension Open Houses are now in-person at the union hall the third Wednesday of every month - except December. Questions can be directed to Aaron Cary at 1-800-321-6406 extension #8645.
Pension Open Houses 2021
Find out everything you need to know about your pension status. Get help navigating the retirement processes, securing the right documents and retiring happy with a little pre-planning. We are now in-person in the union hall at 876 Horace Brown Drive Madison Heights, MI 48062. Join us. It's free!
UFCW International Union-Industry Pension Fund has Announced a New Address!
P.O. Box 3891 Oak Brook, IL 60522-3891
Mail forwarding from P.O. Box 6000 Frankfort, IL 60423-6000 throughout 2021.
Components of the Union
People that protect workers' hard-earned rights.
Contractual Language Means What?!
Contracts Are Your Written Guarantee
There are nearly 50 different contracts reflecting over 18,000+ union members in 876. Although very detailed, a quick review reveals basic compondents: coverage, grievance procedure, paid time off, vacations, seniority, wages, hours and schedules. This language is your guarantee to a fair and safe work environment.
MIUFCW
Your Health Insurance Coverage Is Important
Not every employer participates with the Michigan UFCW Unions & Employers Health & Welfare Fund, also called just the "Fund." This plan's administrative office manages medical, dental, vision, time loss and pre-paid legal inquiries and programs. You can call them at 1-800-322-8190 or visit them here.
2021 Pension Open House Schedule
Get Help Navigating the Pension Process
The union provides free financial guidance to every member and their spouse through the Financial Wellness Center.
Pension Open House Zoom! webinars are scheduled for:
January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19
Pension Open House In-Person meetings are scheduled for:
June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, and November 17
How to get to the union hall in Madison Heights
Call or email Aaron Cary with inquiries at 1-800-321-6406 extension #8645.
General Membership Meetings
2021 Tentative Schedule
All general membership meetings are open to eligible UFCW 876 members. At these meetings, union representatives review the actions of the executive board, present updates, and address member's questions. Meeting dates and time are subject to change. Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. at the union hall. Members are encouraged to verify dates and times here. Due to COVID venue restrictions, 2021 meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
Tuesday: March 9 - June 8 - September 14 - December 7
Representative Profiles
We've got a top notch team!
The union has a staff of member representatives who are your advocate in the workplace. They know your contract and are on duty 24/7 to protect your job and to maintain a fair work environment. You can find your member representative by calling 1-800-321-6406 and using the extensions listed below or by e-mail. Download a printable listing here. See representative listing below.
Joe.Clark@ufcw876.org
1-800-321-6406 extension #8669Kroger 365, 444, 520, 605,638,639,670,671,680,681,688,689,703,707,720,721,793,811,852,884,887,888,890; People's Food Co-op; Polly's Country Market 5,6,12,14,16; Rite Aid 4332,4519; Twin City Foods.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8674
Kroger 363,440,463,464,481,487,492,656,675,685,709,729,757,759; Rite Aid 2731,4302,4338,4377,4697.
Bill Crim
Membership Representative
Assist: Sheryl Layman & Allison Kimber-Smith
1-800-321-6406 extension #8615
Kroger: 277, 465, 600, 635, 795; Kroger New Market 115, 404, 406, 407, 409, 413, 419, 424, 436, 711, 714; Kroger Frankenmuth 436, Kroger Bridgeport 437.
Oleson's Food Stores: 606,607,608 and 609.
Pat's Food Center, Freeland.
Rite Aid: 1487, 1551, 1552, 1573, 1575, 1663, 1729, 1740, 1801, 2504, 2606, 3320, 3356, 3452, 3510, 3568, 3588, 3667, 4309, 4310, 4319, 4340, 4431, 4438, 4440, 4442, 4503, 4504, 4564, 4586, 4588, 4761, 4806.
Riverside Market, Durand & Montrose.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8659
Kroger: 449, 450, 455, 515, 528, 622, 684, 706, 715, 716, 724, 737, 774, 776.
Rite Aid: 4270, 4409, 4559, 4943.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8682
Education and advocacy of membership & orientations.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8664
Kroger: 461, 620, 637, 649, 650, 651, 704, 754.
Medstar Ambulance: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8.
Rite Aid: 4317.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8641
Education and advocacy of membership & orientations.
Allison.Kimber-Smith@ufcw876.org
1-800-321-6406 extension #8644
Education and advocacy of membership & orientations.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8642
Education and advocacy of membership & orientations.
Jerry LaBeau
Administrative Assistant to the President
Assist: Marc Freund
1-800-321-6406 extension #8681
Kroger 447, 454, 602, 642, 663, 743, 751.
1-800-321-6406 #8648
Education and advocacy of membership & orientations.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8676
Education and advocacy of membership.
Hollywood Market 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6.
Provincial House
1-800-321-6406 extension #8649
Education and advocacy of membership & orientations.
Steven Michael
Administrative Assistant to the President
Assist: Marc Freund
1-800-321-6406 extension #8671
Kroger 445, 448, 486, 495, 658, 710, 749, 784.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8618
CVS Pharmacy 8267. Rite Aid 2509, 4266, 4301, 4355, 4366, 4368, 4402, 4445, 4466, 485, 4498, 4512, 4526, 4537, 4545, 4595, 4694, 4703, 4897.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8672
Education and advocacy of membership.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8619
Adhesive Systems, Alexander & Hornung, Antolin St. Clair, Beacon Park Finishing, Bonnie Maid Products, Cattleman's, Darling International, Dearborn Sausage, Diversified Chemical, Diversitak Inc., Great lakes Embroidery, Koegel Meats & Sanitation, Operating Engineers Local 324 and Clerical, Provincial House Support, Restaurant Depot, Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 & 292, Smith Meat Packing, Society St. Vincent DePaul, Turri's Italian Foods, Winter Sausage, Wolverine Packing.
Keith Schilling
Organizer
1-800-321-6406
Education and advocacy of membership & orientations.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8670
Education and advocacy of membership & orientations.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8643
Kroger Kroger 361, 364, 366, 441, 442, 459, 526, 615, 618, 619, 632, 634, 661, 691. Rite Aid 4358
Stephanie.Villalpando@ufcw876.org
1-800-321-6406 extension #8629
Kroger 415, 443, 456, 458, 576, 577, 578, 579, 630, 686, 693, 697, 708, 775, 864.
Rite Aid 4322, 4334, 4335, 4362.
UFCW 876 Worker Organizing
Don't let your hard work go unrecognized. Get a voice in the workplace, contact our organizing department at 1.888.485.9671.
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