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Southern California Retail Food
Negotiations Updates
Safeway, Vons and Albertsons – Contract Ratification Meetings
TO ALL UFCW 8-GOLDEN STATE MEMBERS EMPLOYED BY SAFEWAY, VONS AND ALBERTSONS Dear Sisters and…
Contract Materials Being Finalized for UFCW 8-Golden State Members at Albertsons and Vons in Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties
If you hang around Union people long enough, there are terms which pop up and can be confusing if you’ve never had a Union job before or had much experience with Labor Unions.
How Contract Negotiations Work
One of the most important benefits of coming together with your colleagues to form a union is gaining the clarity and security of a union contract. Having one means knowing exactly what is expected of you at work, and what you can expect from your employer in return. A union contract is a written agreement between the employer and the employees that details the terms and benefits in a clear and legally-binding way
Message to Picket Captains and Stewards at Albertsons, Safeway and Vons regarding strike preparations
Message to Picket Captains and Stewards at Albertsons, Safeway and Vons regarding strike preparations
Northern & Central CA Safeway, Vons, and Albertsons Negotiation Update: Deadline Set
Northern & Central CA Safeway, Vons, and Albertsons Negotiation Update: Deadline Set
Discussions with Safeway, Vons, and Albertsons this week have produced little to no movement by the company. Despite our repeated efforts to move the process forward, the company continues to…
Southern California Stater Bros. Negotiation Update – Onward for a Fair Contract
Southern California Stater Bros. Negotiation Update – Onward for a Fair Contract
Negotiations are scheduled to resume with Stater Bros. on Tuesday, July 30, and Wednesday, July 31. While we are preparing for these important bargaining sessions, members working at Stater Bros.…
Central and Northern California Negotiations Update: Albertsons, Safeway, and Vons – Members Approve Strike Authorization
Central and Northern California Negotiations Update: Albertsons, Safeway, and Vons – Members Approve Strike Authorization
UFCW members throughout Northern and Central California, along with our sisters and brothers in the Bay Area, have made their voices heard—loudly and unequivocally. Thousands of members voted nearly unanimously…
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SAFEWAY / VONS: STRIKE AUTHORIZATION VOTES – JULY 8, 9 & 10
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SAFEWAY / VONS: STRIKE AUTHORIZATION VOTES – JULY 8, 9 & 10
We've reached a turning point in negotiations. You're being asked to take an important step to give your bargaining team the authority to call a strike if it becomes necessary.…
UFCW 8-Golden State Ramps Up Negotiations As Contracts Open Across California
UFCW 8-Golden State Ramps Up Negotiations As Contracts Open Across California
Roseville, CA — July 2, 2025 -- In a rare and powerful moment for labor solidarity, UFCW 8-Golden State announces simultaneous negotiations for retail food contracts across Northern, Central, and Southern…
UFCW 8-Golden State Negotiation Update – Kern, Mono and Inyo County Members
UFCW 8-Golden State Negotiation Update – Kern, Mono and Inyo County Members
UFCW 8-Golden State is the only UFCW Local Union in California with members covered by Northern, Central and Southern California retail food contracts. In the past, these contracts have expired…
Southern California Albertsons/Vons Bargaining Update – June 29
Southern California Albertsons/Vons Bargaining Update – June 29
Over the past several days, your Bargaining Committee has worked tirelessly to bring us closer to a contract which reflects the value and commitment our members bring to the job…
Southern California Albertsons/Vons Bargaining Update – June 28
Southern California Albertsons/Vons Bargaining Update – June 28
After an intense week of bargaining with Albertsons/Vons in Southern California and Safeway/Vons in Northern California, we wanted to share a quick update. We knew this latest round of negotiations…
Southern California Members Stand United – Strike Authorization Votes Send a Clear Message
Southern California Members Stand United – Strike Authorization Votes Send a Clear Message
Over the past couple weeks, all seven UFCW Locals representing Southern California grocery workers have held votes to authorize Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strikes against Albertsons, Vons, and Kroger. The…
Southern California Albertsons and Vons Negotiations Update: Company Response Falls Short
Southern California Albertsons and Vons Negotiations Update: Company Response Falls Short
Last week’s critical two-day bargaining session with Albertsons/Vons concluded without the progress our members expect and deserve. While we continue to advocate for meaningful improvements, the company’s updated wage proposal…
