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Grocery Bargaining Update #2
The Companies Just Don’t Seem to Understand Appropriate Staffing After several bargaining days, they haven’t yet addressed our most important issues of wages, benefits, and staffing. We met with Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions
Eaze Workers Ratify Contract
Less than five months after being told their jobs would be eliminated, nearly 500 Eaze workers represented by UFCW Locals 5, 135, 324, and 770 have overwhelmingly ratified a new
Grocery Bargaining Update #1
What happened during our first bargaining session? Roses are red, violets are blue, it’s time Kroger and Albertsons respect the work we do! On February 13 and 14, 2025, we
Pre-Bargaining Update
Grocery Workers are Rising Up for a Fair Contract Throughout Southern California Bargaining with Kroger and Albertsons for a new contract starts on Thursday, February 13! Dear Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons,
Grocery Bargaining Committee Selected!
Southern California Grocery Bargaining with Ralphs/Kroger and Albertsons/Vons begins Thursday, February 13 and UFCW Local 135 has selected six dedicated, long-time members to join our leadership team at the negotiating table. These experienced grocery workers will help fight for the fair contract all our members deserve.
ULP Charge Filed Against Stater Bros!
Attention Stater Bros. Members! Stater Bros. has sent out a “survey,” but don’t be misled—this isn’t a genuine effort to hear your concerns. It’s a union-busting tactic. With bargaining starting
UFCW Local 135 Executive Board Sworn-In
On January 15, UFCW Local 135’s Executive Board was sworn in for another three-year term! A big thank you to San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria for joining us and doing
Anthem Blue Cross/Scripps Update 2
We understand many of you are frustrated and concerned about the recent decision by Scripps Health to leave Anthem Blue Cross’s care provider network as of January 1, 2025. This
Anthem Blue Cross-Scripps Update
Anthem Blue Cross has terminated their contract with Scripps Health in San Diego, creating significant disruptions for many of our members who rely on Scripps for medical care. This situation
Open Enrollment Extended!
Open Enrollment has been extended to January 31, 2025! If you’d like to make changes to your health insurance, now is the time to do so! For more information call
Spreckels Sugar Contract Ratified!
We are proud to announce that our Spreckels Sugar members have ratified a new 2-year contract! This agreement reflects the determination and unity of our bargaining committee and the power
Tentative Agreement Reached at Spreckels Sugar!
¡Acuerdo Tentativo con Spreckels Sugar! We’re excited to announce that the bargaining committee has reached a tentative agreement on a new 2-year contract for our members at Spreckels Sugar! Voting