UFCW Local 700

UFCW Local 700 proudly awards $22,000 per year in scholarships to members or dependents. Applications for Fall 2026 Scholarships are open NOW.

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UFCW Local 700 - Fall 2026 Scholarship Applications NOW OPEN UFCW Local 700 proudly awards $22,000 per year in scholarships to members or dependents. Applications for Fall 2026 Scholarships are open NOW. Applicants must be UFCW Local 700 members in good standing, or their legal dependents; have graduated or will graduate from high school or are currently enro...

UFCW 227 is heartbroken to announce the passing of President Bob Blair on July 8, 2026. President Blair was a leader who was fully committed to the 20,000 UFCW 227 members and workers everywhere.

Bob first joined UFCW 227 in 1977 when he went to work for The Kroger Company. For twenty-six years, Bob served fellow union members as a Chief Steward. He joined the staff of UFCW 227 as a Union Representative in 2003 fighting for our members day to day. In 2013, he became Secretary Treasurer and in 2015 Bob became President of UFCW 227. Bob Blair spent his career improving the lives of fellow union members and their families.

Bob also devoted much time and effort to serving the community and the labor movement through his leadership of the UFCW 227 Foundation, service as a Trustee on Pension and Health & Welfare boards that protected access to good healthcare and retirement benefits for union workers, and through his work as an International Vice President of UFCW International Union, furthering the cause of working people everywhere.

Bob always led the UFCW 227 family with a zealous dedication to members, hard work, friendship, and an unparalleled sense of humor. The staff, members, and labor community mourn this tremendous loss.

Our hearts are with his wife Caitlin, daughter Rhiannon, son Rob, grandchildren and family.

https://www.ufcw227.org/ourvoice/2026/7/8/ufcw-227-mourns-the-passing-of-president-bob-blair

Bob was not only a great Union leader, he was a wonderful, caring person. We extend condolences to all those impacted by this loss, including our brothers, sisters, and sibling at Local 227.

UFCW 227 is heartbroken to announce the passing of President Bob Blair on July 8, 2026. President Blair was a leader who was fully committed to the 20,000 UFCW 227 members and workers everywhere.

Bob first joined UFCW 227 in 1977 when he went to work for The Kroger Company. For twenty-six years, Bob served fellow union members as a Chief Steward. He joined the staff of UFCW 227 as a Union Representative in 2003 fighting for our members day to day. In 2013, he became Secretary Treasurer and in 2015 Bob became President of UFCW 227. Bob Blair spent his career improving the lives of fellow union members and their families.

Bob also devoted much time and effort to serving the community and the labor movement through his leadership of the UFCW 227 Foundation, service as a Trustee on Pension and Health & Welfare boards that protected access to good healthcare and retirement benefits for union workers, and through his work as an International Vice President of UFCW International Union, furthering the cause of working people everywhere.

Bob always led the UFCW 227 family with a zealous dedication to members, hard work, friendship, and an unparalleled sense of humor. The staff, members, and labor community mourn this tremendous loss.

Our hearts are with his wife Caitlin, daughter Rhiannon, son Rob, grandchildren and family.

https://www.ufcw227.org/ourvoice/2026/7/8/ufcw-227-mourns-the-passing-of-president-bob-blair

This Juneteenth, we are honored to stand with our Black members, allies, and communities as we celebrate a monumental day of liberation and recommit to building a future rooted in dignity, justice, and equity for ALL!

UFCW Local 700 wishes to congratulate Mark Lauritsen on his retirement. Mark has been a pillar of UFCW, leading the packing house division at the International Union.

Mark always strived to improve not only working conditions inside manufacturing facilities, but also the lives of every member outside the workplace. We are all better off thanks to the work Mark has done.

Thank you Mark, we wish you the best on your well earned retirement!

All members are invited to attend our next quarterly meeting in Indianapolis on Tuesday, June 30 at 6 p.m. ET!