'Through the past two years of the pandemic, it was the hard work and sacrifice of our members that helped these... companies earn billions in profits,' a union statement said.
A three-year-old labor contract between the unionized grocery workers and Southern California supermarkets expired March 7. Employees are continuing to work under the terms of the previous contract.
SoCal grocery story workers have voted to authorize a strike if supermarkets don't meet their wage demands. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on MArch 27, 2022. The stores have offered annual 60-cent-per-hour wage increases over the next three years, totaling $1.80. "While some retailers may choose other options, we have to do what is best for our associates and customers," said Robert Branton, vice president of operations at Ralphs, referring to a separate reported deal between UFCW Local 770 and Stater Bros."We look to UFCW to resume balanced and meaningful negotiations."
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