Union, Supermarket Chains Reach Tentative Labor Deal, Averting Strike

Union, supermarket chains reach tentative labor deal, averting strike

The region’s largest grocery workers’ union said Wednesday, July 2, that it reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract for more than 45,000 workers across Southern California, averting a possible strike just days before the July Fourth holiday. The tentative deal between Albertsons Cos. and Kroger Cos. and seven United Food and Commercial Workers local unions was reached three weeks after members authorized a strike. Two of the large…

UFCW, grocery store companies agree to tentative new contract after strike vote

The Ralphs grocery store in Hillcrest. (File photo by Staff/Times of San Diego) The union representing more than 45,000 grocery store workers across Southern California announced Wednesday that it reached a tentative contract agreement with the companies. The union workers had authorized a strike against Ralphs, Albertsons, Pavilions and Vons if a deal could not be reached. No specific details of the proposed agreement were released, although un…

SoCal grocery workers reach tentative labor deal

No specific details of the proposed agreement were released, although union officials said it includes higher wages, additional pension contributions and improvements in health, welfare and staffing.