Open enrollment for Health Benefits concerning the Meat and Clerk Agreements is November 12, 2018 – December 16, 2018. You must enroll for 2019 medical coverage even if you completed a wellness passport. Important: Please make sure you update Your address with Express HR. Please click on link below for further information.
4th Quarterly Meeting Notice
The 4th quarterly meeting for UFCW Local 536 have been scheduled for:
Peoria Area: Wednesday, December 18, 2018 at the UFCW Hall located at 101 Grant Rd. Marquette Heights, IL. Meeting starts at 5:00 PM.
Springfield, Lincoln, Decatur and Bloomington/Normal Areas: Thursday, December 19, 2018 at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 99 located at 406 South Eldorado Road Bloomington, IL. Meeting starts at 5:00 PM.
Results of UFCW Local 536 Officer Nominations
On August 8, 2018, the following individuals were elected by acclamation to serve as officers of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 536 for the three year term beginning January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021.
President– Matthew Klimkewicz
Secretary/Treasurer– Robert Wilson
Recorder– Marc Parker
Vice Presidents-Cathie Arndt, Cory Ashenbremer, Timothy Brown, Charles Elmore, Ezell Hardimon, Kimberly Kinney, & Cheryl Knabe
3rd Quarterly Meeting Notice
The 3rd quarterly meeting for UFCW Local 536 have been scheduled for:
Peoria Area: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the UFCW Hall located at 101 Grant Rd. Marquette Heights, IL. Meeting starts at 5:00 PM.
Springfield, Lincoln, Decatur and Bloomington/Normal Areas: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 99 located at 406 South Eldorado Road Bloomington, IL. Meeting starts at 5:00 PM.
Steward Seminar/Training held on July 10, 2018
The UFCW Local 536 held a Steward Seminar/Training for Union Stewards on July 10, 2018. The presentation was presented by Commissioner John Weathers and assisted by Commissioner Andrew Hasty of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). Stewards learned a variety of communication techniques along with what is and what is not a grievance. In addition, Stewards learned the structure of the grievance process. Below are pictures from this Seminar:
2018 Wellness Passport Form- Heartland Health & Wellness Fund
2018 Wellness Passport- Heartland (please click on link to the left for a copy of the passport form)
Phone Issues
Since June 5, 2018 the UFCW Local 536 has been experiencing phone service interruptions. If you are unable to telephone the Union office and need to speak to a Union Representative, please email us at ufcw536@mtco.com or you may use the comment section on this website.
2nd Quarterly Meeting Notice
The 2nd quarterly meeting for UFCW Local 536 have been scheduled for:
Peoria Area: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the UFCW Hall located at 101 Grant Rd. Marquette Heights, IL. Meeting starts at 5:00 PM.
Springfield, Lincoln, Decatur and Bloomington/Normal Areas: Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 99 located at 406 South Eldorado Road Bloomington, IL. Meeting starts at 5:00 PM.