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TWO NEW FOUNDATION TOP 10 REASONS TO BE A 2018 MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTED DETROIT SCHOLARSHIPS ADDED UNION MEMBER MATTERS GIVE-A-WAY PISTONS EVENT FOR 2018 ENTRY FORM NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! __________________PG.7 ___________________PG.2 ___________________PG.6 ___________________PG.8 The Voice of 951 www.ufcw951.org | [email protected] | www.facebook.com/UFCW951 | 1.800.999.0951 | JANUARY 2018 NEW CONTRACTS BRING INCREASED WAGES, IMPROVED BENEFITS TO MEMBERS During 2017, nine new con- provision that all of the tools "This is a win-win for every- ratified with increased wages makci, UFCW 951 president, tracts were ratified by UFCW needed for members to do one involved," Ryan Romanak, and a new health care plan. said. "My union career started 951 members. Negotiated in their jobs would be supplied JBS bargaining committee "Right to work made these at Kroger, and this is one of a right-to-work environment by the employer. member, said. "This contract negotiations much more com- the best Kroger contracts I've designed to weaken unions at "The new JLL contract was will attract better employees plicated. We needed a strong seen since then, thanks to the the bargaining table, these a best-case scenario," Dave and strengthen the union, like contract and knew it was go- strength and determination of strong contracts represent the Way, UFCW 951 secre- it should." ing to be tough to maintain our membership." power that an active member- tary-treasurer, said. "When Another member on the affordable insurance and get ship can have in defending a unit is purchased by a new committee, Brianna Spencer, members the pay increase POLLY'S their hard-earned rights. employer, they often try to emphasized the impact of the they deserved," Cindy Der- Despite being a small bar- break the union. Not only wage increases. shem, a member of the bar- gaining unit, the newly rat- JLL were these members able to "Wages — that’s the most gaining committee from ified contract maintains the In mid-2017, the Meijer keep their jobs along with important thing we were Kroger #811, said. "Kroger contractual benefits earned Retail Facilities Maintenance their seniority, but they were there for, mainly for workers might try to take credit for the by Polly's members. department was sold to a also able to keep their con- who were in grade levels. It wage increases and health In addition to raises, mem- third party company, JLL. tractual benefits." helped the backbone of the insurance, but I can tell you bers will also receive bol- JLL honored the existing company," Spencer said. if it wasn’t for the union, we stered 401(k) contributions. union contract and seniority of JBS wouldn’t have those things." the Retail Facilities Main- Fifteen UFCW 951 mem- KROGER "Health care is an essential Members should contact tenance members, and ex- bers on the bargaining com- Despite several extensions workplace benefit, and the their union representative at panded their benefits in mittee at JBS worked hard to during negotiations, a com- patience of members through 1.800.999.0951 with ques- contract negotiations. The negotiate significant wage in- bined Kroger and Kroger the long negotiation process tions about their contract. new contract also included a creases in the recent contract. New Market contract was was rewarded," John Cak- I like the raises, what they’re doing. I want everyone to come in to vote. It helps with everyday life, the new JBS Contract Vote changes." Dessler Watson " from JBS I’ve worked for this compa- ny for 30 years and felt very comfortable expressing my feelings and concerns to the company. I didn’t hold back; I know my voice definitely Cindy Dershem " counted during negotiations." from Kroger #811 Kroger Contract Vote UFCW 951 FOUNDATION BOWL-A-THON BACK IN 2018 The member-favorite UFCW program to expand to include Someday it could be you or 951 Foundation Bowl-a-Thon new awards for medical and me. I would hope they would is back in 2018, expanded to educational expenses. help me if I needed it. By include new members in the "The Foundation is for supporting the Foundation, we Upper Peninsula. everyone," Deanna Stokes are helping our friends." The event raised over from Meijer #177, said about To bowl or support other $64,000 for the Foundation participating in last year's bowlers in this year's event, in 2017, which allowed the Bowl-a-Thon. "You never know contact your union representa- See page 4 for bowling scholarship and reimbursement who is going to need help. tive at 1.800.999.0951. locations, dates and times. Fundraising Incentives *The entry fee is waived for teams that collect $100 or more in donations. AMOUNT RAISED PER TEAM PRIZE PER PERSON $100 Team Entry Fee Waived* $40 PER $150 UFCW 951 Fleece Blanket TEAM * $200 UFCW 951 Duffel Bag & Fleece Blanket $300 UFCW 951 Fleece-Lined Jacket, Duffel Bag & Fleece Blanket Members Only Benefits CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SEPTEMBER 2017 VOICE OF UFCW 951 OFFERS MEMBERS TWO NEW 951 QUIZ WINNERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2018 Madinah Diaab Meijer #268, Tammie Koger Meijer #44, Nancy Morton Raymond Wall iiiIn 2018, the UFCW 951 them for these essential living language courses or get Meijer #193, Meijer #180 and Gail Zylstra Meijer #26. Foundation will offer two expenses. Members who your GED all qualify. Eligible new programs to provide are selected for the Medical expenses include course fees, increased benefits to UFCW Reimbursement may submit room and board, parking, WIN A $25 GIFT CARD 951 members and their receipts for their own medical testing fees, books and other TAKE THE VOICE OF 951 QUIZ families. When combined expenses and copays, as well education related expenses. To be entered into a random drawing for one of five $25 gift with other existing programs, as those of their dependents. Winners of all Foundation cards, correctly answer the following five questions, the answers the Foundation will award scholarship and reimbursement to which can be found in this edition of The Voice of 951. $73,000 in scholarships and programs will be selected $500 EDUCATION Print your answers on a sheet of paper, along with your reimbursements to members in January, April, July and SCHOLARSHIP name and employer, and mail it to UFCW 951; 3270 this year. October, with the exception of Evergreen Drive NE; Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Or email your the $2,000 College Scholar- answers, name and employer to [email protected]. ships which are awarded once $250 MEDICAL Be sure to include "Voice Contest" in the subject line. Entries REIMBURSEMENT a year in June. Applications must be received by February 28, 2018. PROGRAM for the 2018 Utility Reim- The bursement, Child Care, Family QUESTIONS: new MEDICAL Enrichment and College schol- REIMBURSEMENT 1. What are two incentives that bowlers can earn by fundraising UFCW PROGRAM iiiIn addition to the fifteen arships, as well as the new for the 2018 UFCW 951 Foundation Bowl-a-Thon? 951 2018 $2,000 College Scholarships Education Scholarship and 2. Which two UFCW 951 Foundation scholarships have been Foun- awarded in June, the Founda- Medical Reimbursement Pro- added for 2018? dation tion will now also award five gram, are available now. To 3. How many members were returned to work through the Med- Education Scholarships quar- see the complete rules and eli- grievance process after unjust termination in 2017? ical terly. These $500 scholarships gibility for each scholarship or 4. What is one of the top 10 reasons it pays to belong to UFCW Reim- will be awarded directly to to apply, visit www.ufcw951. 951, per the article in this edition of The Voice of 951? burse- the recipients as reimburse- org/members/scholarships, or 5. Which discounted Transamerica insurance coverage options are ment Program will award ments for qualifying educa- contact your union represen- now available to UFCW 951 members? $10,000 to financially assist tional expenses paid in 2018. tative at 1.800.999.0951 to members with qualifying med- Twenty scholarships will be receive a paper application. ical expenses incurred during awarded overall. 2018. Winners will receive Fees incurred to attend col- SHOW YOUR UNION PRIDE a $250 award to reimburse lege, a trade school, take AND WIN A PRIZE We’re proud of our union and want you to be, too! That’s why UFCW 951 recognizes members who wear their UFCW 951 stickers, buttons, badge holders, pins or other logo items at CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2017 FOURTH work. Union representatives and board members visit two units in each of the local’s three regions every month and award the QUARTER SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS first member they see wearing one of these items a Union Pride UFCW 951 congratulates the following winners of the 2017 fourth quarter UFCW 951 prize package, containing a union t-shirt and a $25 gift card. Foundation scholarship programs, which assist members in various aspects of their lives. Need a UFCW 951 logo item to wear at work? Contact your "UFCW 951 helps its members a great sum with programs such as this. Awarding scholarships union representative or the UFCW 951 office at 1.800.999.0951. to members is an example of how the union supports and ensures that its members are taken care of," Gabrielle Streeter from Meijer #52 in East Lansing — a Family Enrichment award winner — said. "I am grateful to be a part of UFCW 951." Winners of the $750 Child Care Scholarships are Trisha Frye Meijer #257, Melissa Puhalski Meijer #19 and Moller Saman Meijer #21. The $100 Family Enrichment Scholarship winners are Lisa Alvarez Meijer #54, Afawna Johnson Meijer #229, Tamaryn Kinney Meijer #22, Sheri McManamay Meijer #242, Veronica Porter Floyd Johnson, Jr.