April 2021
UFCW Local 1000 Members
WHAT'S HAPPENING
1.Calling All Members to Join the Essential Worker Study - To better understand how we improve workplace safety, and the impact that the pandemic has and will have, the UFCW has partnered with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and FORWARD, the national databank for rheumatic diseases, to launch a long-term, national Essential Worker Study. Join the Study!
2.New Website - As we prepare to give our website a refresh, we would love your input on what changes you would like to see. If you haven't already checked out the current website, visit it HERE & then complete this 10 question survey.
3.Kroger Members! - Don't forget to submit documentation of your COVID vaccination to Kroger by May 22nd for $100. Have questions about the vaccine? Watch the town hall meeting where Dr. Fauci answered questions from UFCW members like yourself.
MEMBER BENEFITS - FREE EDUCATION


*Classes start 6/7/21

*Classes start 5/24/21


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KNOW YOUR UNION LINGO
Guaranteed Minimum Hours
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Did you know that the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiated on your behalf likely includes language regarding guaranteed minimum hours?

For Homeland members that is 15 hours (per Article 10, Section 19) and 18 hours for Kroger (per Article 18, Section 15) members .

Not only that, but there is also language in your CBA that allows you claim additional hours (Kroger - Article 18, Section 14 & Homeland Article 10, Section 14). These additional hours mean bigger paychecks, but can also lead to gaining full-time status and have implications for health and welfare eligibility.
Contact your Union Rep or Shop Steward if you have questions!
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
UFCW Local 1000 Office : 817-421-1003 | Fax : 817-488-8580
Kroger H&W : 866-817-6278 | Pension : 800-241-7701
Homeland H&W : 866-363-2733 | 227 Pension : 888-227-0976
*Health and Welfare numbers include Vision and Dental*
UFCW Local 1000
967 W. Wall Street Suite 100
Grapevine, TX 76051