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Raley’s, Bel Air, and Nob Hill Negotiations Update – August 15, 2025

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UFCW 8-Golden State and UFCW Local 5 resumed joint negotiations with Raley’s, Bel Air, and Nob Hill on Thursday. During this session, our bargaining team presented a comprehensive proposal aimed…

UFCW 8 Members Ratify New Contract at Albertsons, Safeway, and Vons

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ROSEVILLE, CALIF. – We are pleased to announce, UFCW 8-Golden State members working at Albertsons, Safeway, and Vons locations throughout Southern, Central and Northern California have overwhelmingly ratified a new…

Discussions Continue with Stater Bros. for UFCW 8 Members in Kern County

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UFCW Locals in Southern California recently reached a tentative agreement with Stater Bros. Your UFCW 8-Golden State bargaining team has been at the table with the Locals and the company…

Safeway, Vons and Albertsons – Contract Ratification Meetings

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TO ALL UFCW 8-GOLDEN STATE MEMBERS EMPLOYED BY SAFEWAY, VONS AND ALBERTSONS Dear Sisters and Brothers: UFCW 8–Golden State will be conducting drop-in contract ratification meetings on Sunday through Wednesday,…

Contract Materials Being Finalized Following Tentative Agreement for Northern California Grocery Workers at Safeway and Vons

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August 1, 2025 — We are in the final stage of preparing and distributing comprehensive contract materials to ensure that every UFCW 8–Golden State member can review and fully understand…

Contract Materials Being Finalized for UFCW 8-Golden State Members at Albertsons and Vons in Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties

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August 1, 2025 — Following the announcement of a tentative agreement with Albertsons Companies—parent company of Vons—UFCW 8-Golden State, is moving into the final phase of preparing contract materials for…

UFCW Members at Stater Bros. Overwhelmingly Vote to Authorize a Strike

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Southern California UFCW members working at Stater Bros. have overwhelmingly voted YES to authorize a strike—should it become necessary. This decisive vote sends a powerful message to Stater Bros. Our…

Albertsons, Safeway, and Vons Workers Reach Tentative Agreement, Avoid Historic Strike

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Roseville, CA – July 27, 2025 — UFCW 8-Golden State, along with UFCW Locals 5 and 648, is proud to announce a tentative agreement with Albertsons Companies, parent company of…

25,000 Albertsons, Safeway and Vons Workers May Strike Sunday Morning if Company Refuses to Reach Agreement

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Concord, CA — July 26, 2025 — UFCW 8-Golden State, UFCW Local 5 and UFCW Local 648 have reasserted a midnight deadline with the intent to escalate urgency to reach…

Safeway and Vons Workers Temporarily Extend Strike Deadline As Negotiations Continue

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25,000 Workers Remain Prepared to Strike throughout Northern and Central California Amid Expanding Customer Support in Fight for a Fair ContractJTVCcGxheWVyJTIwaWQlM0QlMjc5ODg4JTI3JTVEConcord, CA – July 26, 2025 (12:01 am) — Following five months…

Raley’s, Bel Air, and Nob Hill Negotiations Update – July 25

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UFCW 8-Golden State, together with UFCW Local 5, continues to fight for a contract which honors the essential role our members play across Raley’s, Bel Air, and Nob Hill stores.…

Negotiation Update for Kern, Mono and Inyo County Members at Albertsons and Vons – July 24, 2025

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JTVCcGxheWVyJTIwaWQlM0QlMjc5Nzg5JTI3JTVEYou may have read a letter from your employer suggesting you should have had a chance to vote on a recent agreement supported by other local unions. Let me be…

How Contract Negotiations Work

One of the most important benefits of coming together with your colleagues to form a union is gaining the clarity and security of a union contract. Having one means knowing exactly what is expected of you at work, and what you can expect from your employer in return. A union contract is a written agreement between the employer and the employees that details the terms and benefits in a clear and legally-binding way

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