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UFCW Members in Southern California Ratify Foods Co./ Food 4 Less Contract

The Southern CA Foods Co./ Food 4 Less Contract Has Been Ratified UFCW members in…
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Tentative Agreement Reached on Southern Calif. Foods Co. / Food 4 Less Contract
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Save Mart Companies Acquired by the Jim Pattison Group
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Southern Calif. Foods Co. Negotiation Update – June 19, 2024
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Southern Calif. Foods Co Update – ULP Strike Authorization Vote Overwhelmingly Passes
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June 8, 2024 – Southern California Foods Co. Update – Strike Meetings Scheduled
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Southern California Foods Co. Negotiations Update – June 7, 2024
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Southern California Foods Co. Negotiations Update – June 6, 2024

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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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May 23, 2024

Southern California Foods Co. Negotiations Update – May 23, 2024

Southern California UFCW locals met with Foods Co. / Food 4 Less this week. We made incremental progress with the company on important issues, but continue to wait for their…
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May 8, 2024

Southern California Foods Co. Negotiations Update – May 8, 2024

We met with Foods Co. / Food4Less for our third round of bargaining this week. The Foods Co. contract expires next month, and additional bargaining dates are scheduled in May.…
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April 29, 2024

Southern California Foods Co. Bargaining Update April, 29 2024

We met with Foods Co. / Food4Less for our second round of bargaining last week. We were also joined by a Federal Mediator, who will serve as a neutral party,…
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April 12, 2024

April 2024 – Southern California Foods Co. Bargaining Update

We met with Foods Co. / Food 4 Less this week as a strong, united force which is ready to get you the contract you deserve. It’s still very early…
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August 29, 2022

Southern Calif. Albertsons and Vons Pharmacist Contract Ratified

UFCW pharmacist members in Southern California working at Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions have voted to ratify their new contract. The four-year contract goes into effect immediately. Albertsons and Vons will…
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August 22, 2022

Save Mart Pharmacy Closure Update – August 22, 2022

We have met with Save Mart to discuss the closure of their pharmacies and have resolved several key issues on what would happen if a Pharmacy Technicians decided to stay…
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August 11, 2022

Southern CA Pharmacist Contract Negotiations Update

August 11, 2022 -- Southern Calif. UFCW members have been voting on their tentative agreements over the past three days. While the contract offer is the same for all Southern…
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July 28, 2022

Albertsons/Vons Pharmacist Contract Update – July 28, 2022

July 28, 2022 - Over the past three days, Pharmacist members from all Southern CA UFCW locals working at Albertsons, Vons, and Ralphs thoughtfully reviewed the contract offer, attended meetings,…
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July 25, 2022

Southern California UFCW Locals Reached a Tentative Pharmacist Agreement with Employers

Southern CA UFCW Local unions have reached a tentative agreement covering pharmacists working at Ralphs and Albertsons/Vons/Pavillions. This historic agreement results from members’ commitment to stand up for the contract…
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April 21, 2022

UFCW 8-Golden State Reaches Tentative Agreements Covering All Save Mart Companies Banners

Deals reached cover Food Maxx, Save Mart Office, Yosemite Wholesale Distribution, Lucky, Maxx Value, and Save Mart Supermarkets. ROSEVILLE, CALIF. (April 22, 2022) — After extensive bargaining sessions, UFCW 8-Golden…
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April 4, 2022

Tentative Agreement Reached on Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, and Ralphs Contract

All UFCW Locals in Southern Calif. have reached a tentative agreement with Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions and Ralphs. This historic agreement is the direct result of members' solidarity and commitment to stand up…
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April 1, 2022

UFCW Locals in Southern Calif. Reach Tentative Agreement with Stater Bros.

Thanks to the strength and dedication of our members standing together and making their voices heard, along with the unity of all locals working together in bargaining, we are proud…