KROGER AND ITS FAMILY OF STORES EXPAND DISCOUNTED GENERIC DRUG PROGRAM
Offers 90-day prescriptions for $10 and Increases the Number of Women's Health Medications Offered at a Discount. Click here for more information.
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Members page
This page contains information of a general nature for all Local 227 members. It is an entry point into the Member-Only Areas where you will find more specific information about your collective bargaining agreement and issues which effect your company and industry. Be sure and read the FAQ's under the Information Link on the sidebar.
Kroger members will also find Department Head, Assistant Department Head and Lead job openings posted in the Retail Blog. The areas are Retail, Packing and Processing, Garment, Manufacturing and Stewards. The Retail Blog where as new items are posted older items are archived. You can search the archives for needed information on a particular issue or by date. There is a copy of your contract in PDF format that can be viewed or downloaded to print. The Stewards have their own area where helpful information for Stewards can be found.
This Link is the sign up page for the Members-Only Area. On the sidebar are the links to the Members-Only Areas.You must be registered to view these pages and only Local 227 members may register. If you are unsure of your industry here is a directory . Once you have submitted your information in the sign up area you will receive your member number (password) within 24 hours but generally sooner. Your email address will become the user ID and your member number will be the password. The user id is also case sensitive so be sure and login the same way that you signed up. Encourage other members to register.
Periodically we send items of interest to our members. If you would like to receive Local 227 E-News be sure to check the E-mail Newsletter box at the bottom of the sign up page.
As a union member you are entitled to many discounts from a vast number of businesses. A link to those are on the sidebar along with links for Humana, Delta Dental and Avesis.
If you are a new member, or even one who's been around a while but would like to lean more about how collective bargaining works, click here for a description.
National Pension Fund
If you are a member of the National Pension Fund (Kroger, Banks, Morning Star & Southern Belle Dairy employees) you can now access general Fund documents, forms and information, as well as access to records and information, in a secure environment by use of a user name and password. The website will allow both active and retired participants to download application forms to complete and send, apply online or obtain benefit information. You can click on the link in the "Benefit Links" in blue on the left side or click here to go to their website.
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UFCW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The UFCW Scholarship Program application is now available online. To assist you in spreading the word about scholarships available to your members from the UFCW International Union, we've attached break room flyers in English, French and Spanish. These flyers are also available for download in various sizes from our website.
Click here for more infomation and flyers.
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Carhartt Products 
Union Made Carhartt Retailers - check these retailers out for their special prices.
G&L Clothing |
Workwear, Inc. |
Union House Apparel | ||
1801 Ingersoll |
5745 Mcwhinney Blvd. |
26796 Felton Ave. |
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Des Moines, IA |
Loveland, CO |
Wyoming, MN |
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800-222-7027 |
866-676-3926 |
877-462-7710 |
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| www.unionhouse.com | ||||
| Union House Apparel | Dungarees | |||
26796 Felton Ave. |
504 East Broadway | or | 1431 South Fifth Street | |
Wyoming, MN |
Columbia, MO 65201 | St Charles, MO 63301 | ||
877-462-7710 |
www.dungarees.net | |||
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Union Made Coffee 
Click here to purchase Union Made Coffee
Union Scholarships Available
Are you or a family member looking to further your education? If you are, there are union scholarships available from Local 227 that non-traditional students may apply for as well as traditional students. The scholarships for 2006-2007 year have been awarded. The State of Indiana has an excellent web site for students planning on going to college and Union Plus has information to help you plan for school and where to look for scholarships. Just follow the Education link.
2007 Fall Academic Winners of $2,000 Danny Dettlingers Scholarships
Congratulations to the following $2,000 winners for the Fall Semester 2007:
Jayne Thompson - Campbellsville University (member Kroger L-713)
Jonathan Bright - University of Kentucky (member Kroger L-369)
Brad Doering- University of Louisville (member Kroger L-309)
Emily Matuszak- Western University (dependent of Local 227)
Shannon Bishoff- University of Kentucky (member Kroger L-717)
Kroger Louisville KMA Job Openings Available
Department Head, Assistant Department Head and Lead openings are posted in the Retail Blog. Click on the sidebar of the blog the item Kroger Jobs Open for Bid. The postings list the position available, the effective date of the opening and the closing date for bidding. Instructions for bidding are also available on the page and the appropriate form can also be downloaded to complete.
The postings are informational only and bids must still be made in the manner spelled out in the contract. Do not email the company or the union job bids - follow the instructions or review the contract for the correct method.
Please see your Union Steward or Union Representative if you have any questions.
Kentucky Resources for Workers
Following are some important links:
Kentucky Department of Labor
- Employment Laws
Kentucky Workers Compensation (Dept
of Worker Claims) Call Toll Free 800-554-8601
Workers Compensation Basics
Kentucky OSHA
Kentucky Unemployment
Kentucky
Voter Registration
Indiana Resources for Workers
Following are some important links:
Indiana's
Worker Portal - One stop shop to workers rights
Workers Compensation Web Site
Call Toll Free 800-824-2667
Workers Compensation Basics
Voter Registration
Information
Indiana State Student Assistance
Commission A good place for parents or students who need information
about Colleges and University's, including grants and other forms of assistance. The site is geared to Indiana residents but there is still useful links and information.
We will be expanding this page and continue to add links and information.
If there is other information or links that you think would be of interest
please let us know by emailing postmaster@ufcw227.org.
