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Union Cost Less locations get more:

Union members at Cost Less Food Company have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, securing critical improvements in wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Unfortunately, non-Union Cost Less workers in Turlock, Corcoran and the grocery in Hanford don’t have the same rights, worker protections and low-cost benefits.

This recent ratification by our members in Oakdale, Jackson, Riverbank, three locations in Modesto and the Meat department in Hanford, marks a significant victory for our members with a new contract which recognizes and rewards the contributions they make every day. The new agreement includes:

  • Wage Increases: A wage increase in each year of the new contract.
  • Ratification Bonuses: Managers, Senior Food Clerks, Meat Cutters, Part-Time Clerks, and Courtesy Clerks will receive a ratification bonus as part of this agreement.
  • Part-Time Wage Progressions: Improved wage progression schedules to help part-time workers access higher wage rates.
  • Retirement Security: Additional contributions to strengthen pension benefits and protect our members’ futures.
  • Scheduling and Vacation Enhancements: Earlier schedule postings and improved vacation provisions support a better work-life balance.
  • Top-Tier Medical Benefits: Medical coverage now aligns with the standard set by other major Unionized food employers expected to negotiate later this year.

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MORE: Healthcare Benefits

Union members at Cost Less have excellent health insurance and the member pays ZERO in weekly premiums for their coverage.

How much are you paying weekly or monthly for your health insurance? You could use that money for something else!

MORE: Retirement Benefits

Union members at Cost Less have employer-paid retirement contributions. Cost Less pays almost $3.00 per hour worked for each qualifying member.

Is Cost Less paying $3.00 per hour into your retirement account? Why not?

MORE: Rights on the job

Union members at Cost Less have things like seniority, a minimum weekly guarantee of hours, scheduling rights, guaranteed pay raises, a say in their working conditions, the ability to vote on what’s important to them and much more … all secured by a contract.

MORE: Protections for Workers

Union members at Cost Less locations have job protections like a professional Union Representative who is on your side at all times, a grievance procedure to challenge management decisions when needed, and someone to consult at any time if you think conditions at your store are not fair.

Union Cost Less locations include Oakdale, Jackson, Riverbank, three locations in Modesto and the Meat department in Hanford.

Only Turlock, Corcoran and the grocery in Hanford are without the Union benefits.

Why do these Union locations get MORE than you? The answer is simple, they have a Union contract.
It’s time for you to get MORE.

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