Today, we met with Gelson’s for our very first bargaining session. The bargaining committee showed up as a strong, united force, ready to fight for the contract we deserve.
We began the bargaining session by presenting all of our proposals, including fair wages and benefits for the work we do, increasing staffing in the store, and protecting union jobs from outside vendors. We heard from management that “Gelson’s is different,” but we shared that we are facing the same understaffing and safety issues as our Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, and Pavilions siblings.
We reached a few tentative agreements, but we are still waiting for them to respond on the critical issues of wages and staffing.
What’s Next?
We’ve scheduled another bargaining date on Tuesday, July 29, where we’re hopeful that we’ll reach an agreement on our full contract.
As always, make sure you’re staying engaged and informed. Talk to your co-workers. Wear your union merch. Follow Grocery Workers Rising and UFCW Local 135 on social media.
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ufcw135
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/ufcw135
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- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ufcw135
Only by banding together in solidarity will we get the contract we’ve earned and deserve.
If you have any questions about what’s happening at the table or anything else about bargaining, reach out to your Bargaining Committee Member Rob Launius or your Union Representative.
In Solidarity,
Your Gelson’s Grocery Workers Rising Bargaining Committee