October 31, 2024 – Roseville, Calif. – UFCW 8-Golden State is proud to announce the overwhelming ratification of a new contract for our members at Rite Aid in Northern California. This victory is a powerful testament to our members’ resilience and the unity which has guided us through an incredibly challenging path.
Our member’s journey to secure this agreement took us through multiple rounds at the highest levels of the National Labor Relations Board, where we fought and persevered every step of the way. Despite the company’s recent bankruptcy filing, we remained determined to protect our members’ rights and secure a fair contract.
The new agreement brings critical improvements in wages, restores members to a Union-trusteed healthcare plan with no premium for member coverage, and worker protections reflecting the commitment of our Rite Aid members to their work and communities.
“Our Rite Aid members have shown remarkable strength and unity through this arduous process. Their commitment to one another and the community is inspiring,” said President Jacques Loveall. “They have consistently shown resilience and dedication, both to their work and to one another, and this contract is a testament to their unwavering commitment and unity.”
We will keep members updated as we work with the company to calculate retroactive wage payments, which will be paid by the end of December. The UFCW Trust Fund will also contact members working at Rite Aid with additional medical benefit enrollment details.
Congratulations to all involved in making this possible, together we proved once again, Solidarity Works!
