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Giant Workers Ratify New Contract
Today, Giant workers represented by UFCW Local 400 voted to ratify a new union contract.
No Deal With Safeway – Strike Vote March 5th
After bargaining into the night, we still do not have a deal with Safeway. On March 5th, we will take a strike vote if we do not have a fair contract.
Safeway Continues to Refuse to Fund Pension
Ten days ahead of a strike vote, Safeway continues to refuse to fund our pension.
March 5: Strike Vote at Safeway, Contract Vote on Giant Proposal
We will take a strike vote at Safeway on March 5th if we don’t have a fair contract, but we have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract at Giant.
2020 Scholarships Available from UFCW Charity Foundation
The UFCW Charity Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for 2020. Apply by May 10, 2020.
Giant & Safeway Workers Holding Rally to Announce Date for Strike Vote
While contract negotiations continue, the union is preparing to hold a strike vote if a deal isn’t reached.
Maryland, Virginia Senators Call on Giant & Safeway to Negotiate Fair Contract with Union Workers
All four senators from Maryland & Virginia wrote letters to Giant & Safeway in support of union workers.
Local 400 Member Has Transformative Experience At National Creating Change Conference
“Life-changing.” That’s how one member described the impact of attending the Creating Change Conference, thanks to a scholarship from UFCW OUTreach.
UFCW Local 400 Secures Severance Package for Shoppers Workers Affected by Store Closures
Union now partnering with Maryland elected officials on legislative effort to address mass layoffs at companies LANDOVER, MD (January 23, 2020) – The union representing Shoppers grocery store employees announced today that it has a reached a deal with UNFI, the parent...
Resource/Job Fair for Shoppers Employees – Saturday, January 11
If you have been laid off or displaced as a result of the Shoppers store closures, join us for a Resource Fair to get the help you need.
Tentative Agreement Reached with Safeway Early This Morning
After six months of negotiations, and more than two weeks after we reached a tentative deal with Giant, we are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with Safeway at 2:00 a.m. this morning.
Safeway Refuses to Fund Pension, Strike Vote March 5th
A pension is a promise. We will not allow Safeway to break its promise and eliminate the pension benefits that we have worked hard to earn.
Safeway Workers Announce Strike Vote March 5
Hundreds of union grocery workers held a rally to announce a strike vote at Safeway on March 5. They also announced a tentative agreement with Giant.
Some Progress with Giant As Strike Preparations Continue
We need to keep the pressure on both companies until we get a fair deal.
Feb 19: Rally to Announce Strike Vote at Giant & Safeway
Join us for a rally to announce our plan to take a strike vote at Giant & Safeway if we are unable to reach a fair contract.
POSTPONED: Resource Fair for Shoppers Employees – Postponed Until Further Notice
The Shoppers Resource Fair scheduled for February 26th has been postponed indefinitely until further notice.
Giant & Safeway Refuse to Negotiate A Fair Deal: Strike Preparations Begin
The union advisory committee has unanimously recommended that we begin organizing for a strike. It’s time to get ready.
Progress Remains Slow in Contract Negotiations with Giant & Safeway
Since the new year, we have had three weeks of negotiations with Giant & Safeway and we remain far apart on nearly every single issue.
UPDATE: Severance Package for Shoppers Workers Affected by Store Closures
We are hosting a series of meetings to explain the severance package and transfer or bumping options being offered to employees. Make a plan to attend one of these important meetings.
Negotiations Continue for Shoppers Workers Affected by Store Closures
While negotiations for severance packages continue, we’re hosting a Resource Fair to help Shoppers workers affected by store closures on January 11.
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