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

Regionwide Strike Would Be First in 30 Years

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 a settlement with Albertsons / Safeway / Vons.

“At the urging of the Federal Mediator, we continue to meet with Albertsons / Safeway / Vons negotiators. Unfortunately, major gaps remain in wages, healthcare funding, retirement security, and job protections,” said UFCW 8-Golden State President Jacques Loveall.

The company’s failure to address these concerns sparked overwhelming strike authorization votes. While bargaining units differ by region, workers remain united in demanding a contract that reflects their vital role in California’s communities.

This would be the first strike in 30 years against Albertsons, parent company of Safeway and Vons, in Northern and Central California.

The potential strike would span stores from the Grapevine to the Oregon border. UFCW 8-Golden State members in Kern, Inyo, and Mono Counties, who are covered under a separately expired contract, will also join the action.

Message to the Community: Your Support Matters

“We are deeply grateful for the continued support from every community we serve,” Loveall added. “If you encounter a picket line at your local store tomorrow, we respectfully ask you to honor it and shop at a different union store until a fair agreement is reached.”

“Let the workers, whether clerks, cashiers, or managers, know you support their fight for fairness. Public solidarity makes a real difference.”

Further updates will be shared as this situation develops.

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