Our contract expires Sunday!
And Kroger and Albertsons continue dodging us on staffing and wages!
Despite our contract expiring on Sunday, we’re still waiting to hear from Kroger and Albertsons on a lot of issues, including those that are very important to us like wages, healthcare and ensuring we have the appropriate staffing levels.
We know how important we, the workers, are to the companies. We keep their shelves stocked, their food fresh, their customers happy, and their profits high. And we deserve to have a contract that respects our contributions to the companies.
One bright spot: all the actions we’ve done so far in our fight, from signing petitions, attending delegations and joining calls has resulted in a tentative agreement on one very important issue – subcontracting in our stores. We’ve ensured that our work is our work and won’t get taken over by outside vendors.
What’s next?
Our contracts expire Sunday March 2, 2025 and the bargaining team has made the strategic decision that we will not agree to a contract extension because a contract extension would limit our ability to fight for the fair contract we deserve. Remember that when a contract expires, our current wages, benefits, and protections don’t change, including our health insurance. We should report to work as usual while we continue to fight for the new contract we deserve.
It’s clear from Kroger’s and Albertsons’ actions at the bargaining table that they will not offer serious proposals until we show how united and strong we are at every single action, event or meeting happening. How do we show our power?
Join us tomorrow in Buena Park at 3:30 PM! Register for our campaign kick-off rally here: https://ufcw324.org/grocery-rally-228-rsvp/
We’re also holding an all Southern California UFCW grocery worker call on Thursday, March 13 at 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM. Everyone needs to join these calls to hear exactly what’s happening at negotiations and future actions from the best source – us – your bargaining committee. Register for the calls with the links below:
March 13 at 9:00 AM: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WjdcyVKyQmmKHfIJwuWVEQ
March 13 at 6:30 PM: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_46yCkrLvQPO_3V0kWVRovw March 13 at 9:00 AM: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WjdcyVKyQmmKHfIJwuWVEQ
March 13 at 6:30 PM: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_46yCkrLvQPO_3V0kWVRovw
Bargaining resumes March 17, 18, 25 and 26.
If you have any questions about bargaining, or if there is anything we can help you with, please do not hesitate to reach out to your Union Representative or Bargaining Committee Member.
In Solidarity,
Your Grocery Workers Rising Bargaining Committee
