UFCW 8-Golden State is pleased to announce we have reached a tentative agreement with Raley’s covering members at Raley’s, Bel Air, and Nob Hill stores. The new contract delivers meaningful…
Negotiations continued with Adventist Health over the last two days, September 9th and 10th. We are continuing to press for an agreement which honors members' dedication and commitment to patients…
UFCW 8-Golden State and UFCW Local 5 continue to make meaningful headway in negotiations with Raley’s, Bel Air, and Nob Hill Foods. We met with the company on Tuesday, Thursday…
August 29, 2025 -- UFCW 8-Golden State, in partnership with UFCW Local 5, continues joint negotiations with Raley’s, Bel Air, and Nob Hill Foods. In recent sessions, we achieved some…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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