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Register for the Annual Steward Conferences
#UFCW876 is gearing up for the best Steward event of the year - the Annual Steward Conferences this June! And this year #PresidentPedersen may have a few surprises planned...
Not registered yet? No problem. Just use the camera on your phone to focus on the QR code below and that will take you right to the online registration. See you there #876stewards #876Strong #unionsteward
Let's Celebrate Your 25 Years!
It's the biggest event of the year! The #UFCW876 25 Year Member Celebration is coming your way this summer! Save-the-date postcards arrived to the mailboxes of eligible members this weekend. So check that mailbox and update your email at bit.ly/Update876 today to receive your electronic invite soon! #ufcw #876Stewards #876Strong
Sign On The Line Kroger Metro - Bid Openings begin May 22!
#UFCW876 Kroger Metro members, sign on the line during the bid opening period from May 22 - 23, 2022 for #betterwages #betterbenefits and a #betterlife. Ask your #union representative for details! Find your rep here: https://www.ufcw876.org/#representatives
Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
#UFCW876 has secured tickets to the Lansing Lugnuts vs. the Beloit Sky Carp game for Friday night, June 24, 2022 and is providing these to you at a discount of $20 (child or adult) and Stewards receive 50% of their single ticket. Get all the details of this special historical game and the RSVP here!
We Are Going Digital - Please Come Along!
Technology is growing and so are the union’s efforts to reach out to you! We are in the process of adopting digital technologies to help improve and streamline communications. Although the memorization of URL’s and passwords can be taxing, UFCW 876 is going to do everything possible to make it easy. That being said, it is very important the union has both your email address as well as cell phone number. We want to make sure you don’t miss a thing, including invitations to the Annual Steward Conferences, the 25-Year Member Celebrations and Membership Advantage Events. To do this, go to bit.ly/Update876.
Steward Nation! Win Great Sports Tickets All Summer Long
#UFCW876 Steward Nation! #UnionStewards who update their union record at bit.ly/Update876 and click "Steward Contests" will be entered to win tickets to Detroit's best sporting events all summer long! You are appreciated. #WinningLooksGoodOnYou! #1u #ufcw😎
Essential Food Workers - Lend your Voice & Support
Michigan communities relied on YOU, the essential food worker, to be there for your community during the pandemic. It was YOU who risked your health and your families to make sure our neighbors had food on the table.
Now, you can lend your voice of support for the Governor’s $500 million premium pay proposal in the 2023 Michigan State Budget. Update your preferences at bit.ly/Update876 by checking "Legislative Updates & Action." And we will be reaching out! #876Strong #ufcw #1u UFCW Votes Governor Gretchen Whitmer
The Union Offices Have a New Address!
President Pedersen is happy to announce the offices have moved into its new headquarters. An open house is planned for late spring. All contact information including telephone, staff extensions, staff emails, facsimile, and web address and medias remain the same. #ufcw876 #876Stewards #ufcw #876Strong
26495 American Drive, Southfield, Michigan 48034- 6114
Main: 1-248-585-9671
Toll-free: 1-800-321-6406
Fax: 1-248-585-0509
Email: info@ufcw876.org
Announcing Heartland Health & Wellness Fund - Benefit Administration Change
As a result of the merger of the Michigan UFCW Unions & Employers Health & Welfare Fund (MIUFCW) into the Heartland Health & Wellness Fund, your benefit administration is changing effective January 1, 2022.
NEW! contact information is 937-665-1900 or 1-800-433-1204, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Visit the NEW benefit site 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
Welcome Tyler Russell
Please join us in welcoming Tyler Russell, Kroger 366, to the #UFCW876 team! Russell joins the organizing department, bringing the enthusiasm and drive to build #876Strong! #ufcw #UnionYes
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.
- 876 Member Pension Open House
Pension Open Houses will be via Zoom from January through June; and in-person from July through November on the third Wednesday of every month - except December. Questions can be directed to Aaron Cary at 1-800-321-6406 extension #8645. Download Zoom directives here.
Pension Open Houses 2022
You've done the saving. Now, let's do the planning - together!
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. Join us. It's free!
Download the 2022 schedule here.
NEW for 2022!
UFCW International Union-Industry Pension Fund has Announced a New Address!
P.O. Box 3891 Oak Brook, IL 60522-3891
Toll free: 1-800-531-2385 / Fax: 312.329.7923
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.
Heartland Health & Wellness Fund
Your Health Insurance Coverage Is Important
Employers who participate with the Heartland Health & Wellness Fund are The Kroger Company, Hollywood Markets and Oleson's Foods. And effective January 1, 2022, the plan's administrative office has moved to 7250 Poe Avenue, Suite 300, Dayton, OH 45414. This office manages medical, dental, vision, time loss and pre-paid legal inquiries and programs. You can call them at 1-800-433-1204 or visit them here.
2022 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 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15
Pension Open House In-person meetings are scheduled for:
July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, and November 16
Call or email Aaron Cary with inquiries at 1-800-321-6406 extension #8645.
General Membership Meetings
2022 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. Members are encouraged to verify dates and times here. Due to COVID venue restrictions, 2022 meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
Tuesday: March 8: Courtyard Detroit Livonia
17200 N. Laurel Park Dr. Livonia, MI 48152
- June 14 - September 13 - December 13
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 361, 363, 364, 366, 440, 441, 442, 459, 526, 615, 618,619, 632, 634, 642, 658, 661, 670, 691, 751.
Rite Aid 4358.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8674
Kroger 447, 448, 449, 463, 464, 481, 487, 492, 528, 602, 656, 675, 685, 709, 729, 743, 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, 711, 714;
Kroger Frankenmuth 436, Kroger Bridgeport 437.
Oleson's 606, 607, 608, 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, 1487.
Riverside Market, Durand & Montrose.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8659
Kroger: 450, 454, 455, 486, 495, 515, 622, 663, 684, 706, 710, 715, 749, 774, 776, 784.
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, 716, 724, 737, 754,.
Medstar Ambulance: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 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.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8683
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 LPN & Support
1-800-321-6406 extension #8649
Education and advocacy of membership & orientations.
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, Clerical and Pension Fund, Restaurant Depot, Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 & 292, Smith Meat Packing, Society St. Vincent DePaul, Turri's Italian Foods, Winter Sausage, Wolverine Packing Co., Wolverine PC North.
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 361, 363, 364, 366, 440, 441, 442, 459, 526, 615, 618,619, 632, 634, 642, 658, 661, 670, 691, 751.
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.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8618
CVS Pharmacy 8267
Rite Aid 2509, 4266, 4301, 4355, 4366, 4368, 4402, 4445, 4466, 4485, 4498, 4512, 4526, 4537, 4545, 4595, 4694, 4703, 4897.
Bill Phipps
Organizing Director, click here for card.
Cannabis Director, click here for card.
Membership Representative, click here for card.
1-800-321-6406 extension #8672
1-800-321-6406 extension #8603
Kroger 365, 444, 520, 605, 638, 639, 671, 688, 689, 703, 707, 720, 721.
Kroger Meat Dept.: 680, 681, 793, 811, 852, 884, 887, 888, 890.
Rite Aid: 4332, 4519.
Polly's 12
Polly's Meat Dept.: 5, 6, 14, 16.
People's Food Co-op
Twin City Foods
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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