Expired, Exasperated, and Enraged
We need a staffing solution now!
In our first session since our contracts expired, we met with Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions and Kroger/Ralphs for two days this week.
Today, the companies saw photos and heard from committee members about customers waiting in lines for over half an hour, carts full of go-backs, and empty deli shelves. This not only pisses off our customers, but it puts additional pressure on us to do 10x the work in 1/10th of the time.
We presented our solution to their understaffing epidemic, which would provide a required minimum number of full-time jobs and minimum total hours based on store sales. They saw the proof, but so far, the companies have had zero response to the crisis they caused. Wouldn’t it be great if they cared about customers as much as we do?
Our next bargaining session is March 25-26, where we will continue pushing the company for what we need and deserve.
What can you do in the meantime?
Wear your button! Your union representatives are out in the stores distributing buttons to all members. Wearing the button is an act of solidarity and shows our companies that we’re all united and standing together for the contract we deserve. When our customers ask about the button, tell them that we’re fighting for better staffing and that our companies are disrespecting us and our contribution to their success.
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
