UFCW News

KROGER-ALBERTSONS MERGER TALKS

UPDATE

Your Union has presented to the Companies, both through the International Union and the Local Union, a series of questions and concerns relating to this merger.  Some of our questions have been answered, but most issues are awaiting action by the Federal Trade Commission.

MINIMUM WAGE UPDATE

Please don’t forget that the minimum wage in both New York and New Jersey increased as of 1/1/2023.

In New York increases vary in different geographic areas, so it will be necessary for you to check the internet for the appropriate new minimum wage in the area of New York in which you work.

In New Jersey, the new minimum wage throughout the State will increase to $14.13 per hour.

Please be sure to check your pay stubs if you are affected by the minimum wage in either New York or New Jersey.

When you get emergency care or get treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from surprise billing or balance billing.

Below is the link to our provider search engine. 

TELEPHONIC DECEMBER 13, 2022 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

The General Membership Meetings for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022 scheduled for 10:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. will be held telephonically. Members who wish to participate should contact JoAnn Piscitelli at 973-256-6790 to verify membership and obtain access instructions for participating.

ALBERTSONS-KROGER PROPOSED MERGER UPDATE:

ALBERTSONS-KROGER PROPOSED MERGER

UPDATE

The General Membership Meeting for TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 will be held telephonically at 7:00 P.M. Members who wish to participate should contact JoAnn Piscitelli at 973-256-6790 to verify membership and obtain access instructions for participating.

To hold the meeting telephonically, we must notify the Host Company as tothe approximate number of participants. We must, therefore, ask members who would like to participate to contact JoAnn Piscitelli.

TELEPHONIC JUNE 14, 2022 MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 

The General Membership Meeting for TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022 will be held telephonically at 7:00 P.M.  Members who wish to participate should contact JoAnn Piscitelli at 973-256-6790 to verify membership and obtain access instructions for participating.

To hold the meeting telephonically, we must notify the Host Company as to the approximate number of participants. We must, therefore, ask members who would like to participate to contact JoAnn Piscitelli.

May 26, 2022

The Honorable Phil Murphy

Governor, State of New Jersey

225 W. State Street

Trenton, NJ 08625

RE:      OPEN LETTER ON TEMPORARY ABATEMENT OF NEW JERSEY STATE GAS TAX

Dear Governor Murphy:

KINGS & ACME ESTABLISHING A “THANK YOU BONUS”

As our Brothers and Sisters know, your Union is in constant communication with our Employers concerning any program for additional pay as the COVID-19 Pandemic continues and we work in more demanding and threatening conditions.

The Local 464A UFCW Welfare Service Benefit Fund (“Welfare Fund”) provides medical, prescription drug, dental, vision and legal service benefits to eligible Members and their eligible, enrolled dependents. The Welfare Fund is funded by contributions from employers under collective bargaining agreements with the Union. The Welfare Fund is governed and administered by a Joint Board of Trustees.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN T. NICCOLLAI : FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021

FINAST MEMBERS ATTAIN INDUSTRY CONTRACT

INCLUDING NO CO-PAY MEDICAL

President Niccollai reported today that the Finast Negotiations were extremely difficult but because of our unshakeable Membership support, we prevailed in all areas.

SALE OF PERLMART STORES TO SAKER SHOPRITE

Your Local Union continues to work diligently to assure all our Brothers and Sisters that the transition of the Perlmart Stores to Saker ShopRite ownership will be smooth and painless.