I'm in the Louisville division (Local 227), my first year anniversary was just last month about the same time as the new contract was passed. Up to this point I had no idea that there were even union raises, I just thought every six months I get 10 cents added to my rate. When do you get the union raises (as a part time grocery clerk) and how much are they usually for?
.25 cents per year. it is separate from your scheduled progression raise. Old part time cap was $11. when the raise hits you will make .25 more per hour and new part time cap is 11.25. 11.50 next year, 11.75 in 2017, $12 in 2018. Again these rates do not count as your progression raise so you can technically get three raises a year.
Get a copy of your Union handbook and read for yourself. I am not sure if yours works the same as our contract.
For our contract, you have to work so many hours(1352 hours I think) in order to progress to the next level.
There should be a copy of your Union handbook in the breakroom on a bulletin board. If not, search online or ask the shop steward for a copy. That would also be the person to explain how your pay raises work.