This week and last week’s negotiations with Kaiser were difficult, with little progress at either the National or Local Kern Main bargaining tables. We did achieve a minor TA on language related to lactation time, but Kaiser hasn't moved forward with their economic proposals – and neither have we. Despite Kaiser’s stalling tactics, we remain united in our push for contract alignment, fair wage increases, pay equity, and a voice in staffing. Our goal is to get a contract we can recommend to you, and we’re coming back to the table for National Bargaining next Tuesday, November 4, to push for that.
In the meantime, the Labor Management Partnership (LMP) is still on hold. Do not participate in any LMP relatedactivities until further notice.
Pharmacy ULP Strike Update
Striking is always our last resort, but pharmacy members must remain strike-ready in response to Kaiser’s Unfair Labor Practices. If the Bargaining Committee decides it’s time to issue our 10-day ULP strike notice, you will be notified by your UFCW Local.
If you walk off the job before the union declares a strike, you can be disciplined and/or fired. REMEMBER: your local is the best source of information, and you’ll hear ANY news from us first.
CLS and Kern members – since your contract doesn’t expire until next year, you can’t strike at this time, but you can support Alliance siblings as well as your UFCW siblings should they be forced to strike. This misalignment in expiration dates is one of our key priorities in these negotiations as aligning our contracts strengthens our collective voice and ensures we can stand together in true unity.
Upcoming Meetings
To keep everyone informed and answer your questions, we will be hosting two upcoming webinars. Register using the links below:
Monday, November 3 at 7:00 PM: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WML6EQYxTP609W2ME6vqlg
Tuesday, November 4 at 8:00 AM: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WG2Bkvu-Qw6iEXhW35jM5w
If you have any questions about what’s happening at the table, the ULP strike authorization, or anything else, reach out to your Union Representative.
Yesterday and today, we met with Red Shell for our first negotiation session. We reached tentative agreements on a few minor language issues, but the company’s proposals so far amount to nothing but takeaways and wage freezes.
These proposals completely disregard the value of our work and the strength of our last contract. We fought hard to win what we have and not only are we not going back, but we’re ready to fight even harder to move forward.
Sign the petition!
Red Shell’s proposal is insulting! Sign the petition now to tell Red Shell that workers have shown our dedication to the company, and now it’s time Red Shell honors our commitment. We are willing to fight for the fair contract we deserve!
Sign the petition here: https://forms.gle/GQNnN7oRPgVnX5QA8
We have also requested a federal mediator join us at our next session on November 21 and November 24. A federal mediator serves as a neutral party who can help us ensure that bargaining is productive and fair.
If you have any questions about negotiations or if there is anything else we can do to support you, please do not hesitate to contact your Bargaining Committee Members, Union Representatives, or Stewards.
昨日与今日，我们与 Red Shell 举行了首次合同谈判会议。双方就若干细微措辞问题达成初步共识，但 Red Shell 迄今提出的方案无非是削减福利与冻结薪资。
这些提案完全无视我们工作的价值及上份合同的保障力度。我们曾奋力争取现有权益，现在我们不仅绝不退让，更将全力以赴争取更大进步。
立即签署请愿书！
Red Shell 的建议简直是侮辱！立即签署请愿书，向 Red Shell 表明：工人们为公司辛劳奉献，现在该轮到 Red Shell 兑现承诺了。我们愿意为争取应得的公平合同而战！
请在此签署请愿书：https://forms.gle/GQNnN7oRPgVnX5QA8
我们已申请联邦调解员参与即将在 11 月 21 日和 24 日举行的下一轮谈判。调解员作为中立第三方，将确保谈判高效公正。
若您对谈判有任何疑问，或需要我们提供其他支持，请随时联系您的谈判委员会成员、工会代表或工会干事。
团结一致
Ayer y hoy nos reunimos con Red Shell en nuestra primera sesión de negociaciones. Logramos acuerdos tentativos en algunos temas menores de lenguaje pero las propuestas de la compañía hasta ahora sólo son recortes y congelamiento de sueldos.
Estas propuestas completamente ignoran el valor de nuestro trabajo y la fuerza de nuestro último contrato. Nosotros luchamos fuertemente por ganar lo que tenemos y no solo no vamos a retroceder sino que estamos listos para luchar aún más fuerte para avanzar.
¡Firma la petición!
¡La propuesta de Red Shell es insultante! Firma la petición ahora para decir a Red Shell que los trabajadores han demostrado dedicación a la compañía y ahora es el momento de que Red Shell cumpla su compromiso. ¡Estamos dispuestos a luchar por el contrato justo que nos merecemos!
Firma la petición aquí: https://forms.gle/GQNnN7oRPgVnX5QA8
También hemos pedido que un mediador federal se una a nuestra próxima sesión, el 21 y 24 de Noviembre. Un mediador federal sirve como una parte neutral que puede ayudarnos a asegurar que la negociación sea productiva y justa.
Si tienes alguna pregunta sobre las negociaciones o si hay algo más en lo que podamos ayudarte, por favor, no dudes en contactar a tus compañeros del Comité de Negociaciones, Representantes de la Unión o Delegados.
KP Pharmacy Members Voted YES! ULP Strike Authorization Overwhelmingly Passes! The strike vote is a big wake-up call to Kaiser.
This week, 2,200 Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy members across Southern California came together and overwhelmingly voted YES to authorize an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike against Kaiser for breaking the law.
This vote sends a strong message to Kaiser: We’ve had enough of their union-busting tactics that undermine workers and silence our voices. And if they thought Kaiser members could be scared away from standing up for our rights, they just found out that they are very wrong.
What does this mean?
This vote prepares Kaiser Pharmacy members to take action when the Pharmacy contract expires on November 1, 2025. It does not mean we are on an Unfair Labor Practice strike right now. If you walk off the job before the union declares a strike, you can be disciplined and/or fired. REMEMBER: your local is the best source of information, and you’ll hear ANY news from us first.
Meanwhile, Alliance unions OFNHP, UNAC/UHCP, USW Local 7600, UNITE HERE Local 5, and HNHP went on strike on Tuesday and will remain on strike until Sunday, October 19. Reach out to your local union for information on how to support an Alliance strike line near you before/after your shift, or on your lunch break.
CLS and Kern members – since your contract doesn’t expire until next year, you can’t strike at this time, but you can support Alliance siblings as well as your UFCW siblings should they be forced to strike. This misalignment in expiration dates is one of the things we are trying to fix in these negotiations.
What’s next?
An Unfair Labor Practice strike is always a last resort, and we will continue to push Kaiser to do the right thing and come back to the table to bargain in good faith. We are hopeful that Kaiser will get its act together after witnessing the 46,000 Alliance workers on strike this week and seeing that UFCW is ready to join a potential second wave of a strike. With this strike vote, we’re now prepared to join forces with our Alliance siblings if Kaiser continues to commit unfair labor practices that undermine our rights. Remember, you will always be the first to know when we take action.
The pause in LMP Partnership continues. Until further notice, UFCW will suspend participation in LMP councils, committees, and initiatives, while continuing all contractual meetings and grievance processes.
If you have any questions about what’s happening at the table, the ULP strike authorization, or anything else, reach out to your Union Representative, David Simmering, at (909) 877-5000 ext. 144.
Our bargaining committee has just concluded two days of negotiations with El Super. Despite reaching agreements on some minor issues, we are deeply disappointed to report that El Super continues to stall on the core economic items and protections that we have fought for over the last six months. The company is not yet willing to invest in us, the workers who make their success possible.
El Super is still refusing to adequately address our core priorities:
Our contract expired in April, and we have been negotiating since then. After six months of pushing for a fair contract that improves our stores, our working conditions, and helps the company grow, El Super is still refusing to recognize our worth.
But we are not backing down, and we are not alone! Our community has our backs. Neighbors, faith leaders, and workers' rights advocates have been standing with us, delivering petitions to El Super management calling for a fair contract, better stores, and protections for our immigrant communities.
Our unity is our greatest strength. Together, with our community banding with us, we will escalate our actions until the company feels the pressure to do what's right. This fight is far from over, and we will not be silenced until we have a contract that reflects our value and dignity.
We demand a fair contract, one that values our effort and loyalty! Let’s show El Super that workers are united and steadfast.
Wear your campaign button, talk to your coworkers, and let's keep fighting together!
If you have any questions about the negotiations, don't hesitate to contact your union representative.
National Bargaining
After two days of National Bargaining with Kaiser Permanente, they have refused to make any movement on the across-the-board wages, contract alignment, patient care/staffing, and pay equity. Kaiser is wasting our time, while a strike by our sibling unions is imminent
On Friday, October 3, five Alliance unions – OFNHP, UNAC/UHCP, USW Local 7600, UNITE HERE Local 5, and HNHP – issued 10-day strike notices to Kaiser Permanente. With no movement from Kaiser over these last two days, and no more bargaining dates set, they may be forced to strike starting October 14 at 7:00 a.m. (local time) through Sunday, October 19. This is a powerful moment of solidarity and strength across our Alliance. Reach out to your local union for information on how to support an Alliance strike line near you before/after your shift, or on your lunch break.
Pause in LMP Partnership
UFCW, in solidarity with other Alliance unions who may be forced to strike on October 14, has paused participation in Labor Management Partnership (LMP) activities effective noon PST on October 8, 2025. This decision follows a growing pattern of disregard for partnership principles, including delays, scripted responses, and a lack of genuine collaboration.
The LMP was designed to strengthen Kaiser Permanente through shared problem-solving and improved patient care, but it cannot function when leadership stops listening. After nearly three decades of proven success in quality, safety, and affordability, Kaiser’s failure to uphold these values marks a breaking point. Until further notice, UFCW will suspend participation in LMP councils, committees, and initiatives, while continuing all contractual meetings and grievance processes.
KERN
Kaiser continues to waste our time at the Kern table. After two frustrating days at the bargaining table, we have made only incremental progress. Our outstanding issues are the ability of our members to transfer when they want, the conversion of contingent jobs to stable full-time positions, a pathway and a commitment to ensure that our members who provide patient care outside their job description are compensated appropriately, and longevity pay for members who have served KP patients for ten years or longer.
CLS
We previously reached tentative agreements at the local table but we are not done. Our work continues until the national agreement is complete. We will also need to support our siblings in the pharmacy unit during their strike vote and if they go on strike.
Pharmacy ULP Strike Vote
Kaiser has engaged in UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES in an attempt to weaken our ability to achieve a fair contract at the bargaining table.
UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES are actions that intimidate, interfere, or limit your ability to exercise your rights under the law or your contract. They include actions meant to undermine our power to negotiate collectively, including unlawfully surveilling and intimidating members engaging in union activities connected to your contract campaign.
KAISER HAS ENGAGED IN THE FOLLOWING UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES:
Denying access to a union representative
Failure to provide information necessary to bargaining
Surveilling, intimidating, and interrogating workers over Union activity
Several other unfair labor practices against our siblings in the Alliance of Healthcare Unions
Kaiser Pharmacy workers are taking part in an Unfair Labor Practice (ULPs) Strike Authorization Vote. Your Kaiser Pharmacy bargaining committee recommends a “YES” vote to authorize a ULP strike.
Voting Period
Start date: Monday, October 13, 2025 (8:00 AM)
End date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (4:00 PM)
Voting will be conducted via the secure online platform ElectionBuddy. Check your email and text messages for your unique voting link and instructions. To be able to vote, please make sure we have your up-to-date and accurate email address and/or cell phone number on file. If you do not receive your ballot on Monday morning, please contact your union representative.
CLS and Kern members – while your contract doesn’t expire until next year, and you can’t strike at this time, please support your UFCW siblings as they take this crucial vote. Continue to share your stories on social media, wear your union shirts, and show your solidarity!
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the voting process, or anything else, please reach out to your Union Representative.
Yesterday, our sibling locals in the Alliance of Health Care Unions, HNHP, UNAC/UHCP, UNITE HERE Local 5, OFNHP Local 5017, and USW 7600, issued 10-day strike notices to Kaiser.
National and local bargaining continues next week October 6-10. If no agreement is reached, our siblings will begin a five-day strike starting at 7:00 AM on October 14. This collective action sends a powerful message to Kaiser about the need to bargain in good faith and respect frontline healthcare workers.
UFCW is also taking action.
Kaiser has broken the law by interfering with our rights, denying access to union representatives from you at work. Thisis an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP), and harms our ability to communicate with you and protect your rights.
In response, we’re holding ULP strike authorization votes for UFCW Kaiser Pharmacy members the week of October 13.
To help all Kaiser members understand the Pharmacy ULP strike vote, and how we can support our striking siblings on the picket line, we’re holding webinars on Thursday, October 9th at 8am and 7pm.
CLS and Kern members – while your contract doesn’t expire, and you can’t strike at this time, please attend the webinars below to learn more about the current state of negotiations, and how you can help support your siblings in both UFCW and the Alliance.
Thursday, October 9 at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Register here:
Stay involved and reach out to your Union Representative with any questions.
Our National Agreement between Kaiser Permanente and the 22 Alliance of Health Care Unions expired this morning. While national bargaining continued this week, we also worked at our local Kern, CLS, and Pharmacy tables to resolve remaining items. After several long days and late nights, we reached tentative agreements on our CLS and Pharmacy contracts.
However, at the national table we remain far apart on key issues: contract alignment, fair wage increases, and pay equity for Kern. No significant progress has been made on these priorities, and our work continues until national bargaining is fully resolved.
Pharmacy
After long negotiations, we reached a tentative agreement at the pharmacy table early Wednesday morning. Productivediscussions with management addressed schedule rotations, on-call, and registry workers. We secured language clarifying the rotation process and held firm against introducing on-call or registry workers. We also agreed to continue discussions on staffing during community disasters. Late into the night, we secured wins on longevity increases and additional differential pay for hours worked in the ambulatory oncology setting.
While this is a tentative agreement at the pharmacy table, we are not done. Our work continues until the national agreement is complete.
While we are working hard to secure a good contract, Kaiser is breaking the law, refusing to allow a union rep to visit facilities. With our UFCW local pharmacy contracts expiring on November 1, 2025, we are scheduling Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike votes for Kaiser Pharmacy only, starting October 13.
CLS
At the CLS table, we reached a tentative agreement late Monday night. Previously, only a few economic topics remained unresolved, but this week we secured contract upgrades, including increased longevity pay at each step and additional paid time for educational programs for benefited members.
Again, while this is a tentative agreement at the CLS table, we are not done. Our work continues until the national agreement is complete. We will also need to support our siblings in the pharmacy unit during their strike vote andif they go on strike. Look for more info from your Local UFCW Union about upcoming webinars where you can learn more about how you can support.
Kern
Kern Main and Admin remain far apart from Kaiser on both local and national issues. Kaiser has refused to discuss our proposal to add critical job classifications to the Kern career ladders, is demanding restrictions on our rights to bid for lateral transfers, and has failed to address the urgent need for more full-time jobs.
What’s Next
Despite our efforts, Kaiser has chosen to break the law by engaging in Unlawful Labor Practices (ULPs), blocking union reps from visiting you at work. This obstruction has damaged our ability to keep you informed and is a violation of the law. That’s why we are scheduling a ULP strike authorization vote for KP Pharmacy members.
The pharmacy ULP strike authorization vote will be held the week of October 13th. Stay tuned for voting instructions and more details coming soon.
Take Action
To help all Kaiser members understand the Pharmacy ULP Strike Vote, we will hold webinars on Thursday, October 9th, at 8 am and 7 pm.
CLS and Kern members – while you cannot strike at this time, we want you to attend the webinars below to learn more about how you can help support your siblings in the pharmacies while they vote and if they go on strike.
Stay involved and reach out to your Union Representative with any questions.
We came to negotiations today ready to bargain with Kaiser on our pharmacy contract, but Kaiser once again gave us nothing. We want to come to a deal that we can recommend to you, but we’re not willing to accept anything less than we deserve. Kaiser is stuck on their issues and they’re just wasting our time.
We have National Bargaining scheduled for next Monday September 29 - Wednesday October 1 where we will be able to discuss this local contract. If nothing changes at those sessions, we may need to stand up and show Kaiser we’re fed up by conducting a strike vote.
Now is the time to show our unity. Sign the strike pledge, join the union actions below, and make sure Kaiser sees that UFCW members are standing shoulder to shoulder with our Alliance siblings and won’t back down in the face of their stall tactics.
Friday, 9/26:
Fontana Medical Center
9961 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92335
5:00-7:00pm
Continue to Stay Informed and Involved!
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If you have any questions about bargaining or if there is anything else we can do to support you, please do not hesitate to contact your Union Representative.
Across the country, healthcare workers are sending a powerful message to Kaiser Permanente: we are united, strong, and ready to fight for the fair contracts we deserve. Our siblings in UNAC/UHCP, USW Local 7600, Unite Here Local 5, OFNHP, and HNHP have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike if necessary. These votes don’t mean an automatic strike, but they show Kaiser just how serious healthcare workers are about safe staffing, fair wages, and respect on the job.
For UFCW members, we are not in a position to take a strike vote or strike at this time. Our contracts are in effect until November 1, 2025 (Pharmacy) and February 1, 2026 (CLS/MLT), and we can’t strike until our contracts have expired.
But that does not mean we are standing on the sidelines. Our bargaining teams have been clear: we will not accept takeaways, and we will not let Kaiser disrespect our work. National bargaining resumes next week, and we will continue pressing Kaiser on the issues that matter most – wage increases, contract alignment, wage equity, and respect for the work we do every day.
If a strike is called by our Alliance siblings, you can support your union siblings by joining the strike on your off time – lunches, before or after your shift and days off. Now is the time to show our unity. Sign the strike pledge, join union actions, and make sure Kaiser sees that UFCW members are standing shoulder to shoulder with our Alliance siblings. Together, we are stronger, and together, we will win the fair contracts all healthcare workers deserve.
What if I have more questions?
There are many questions members will have throughout this process. Stay in touch with your union representative throughout this process. The most important factor in winning a strong contract is our power and our solidarity. Staying informed is critical to staying united.
Continue to Stay Informed and Involved!
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Our bargaining team met with El Super today for our fourth bargaining session. The main focus was our economic proposal for living wages, that keep up with the cost of living.
We are fighting for wages that not only allow us to survive, we need El Super to compensate us for our work with fair wages that allow us to live with dignity!
The company rejected our proposed wage increase, coldly arguing that "it doesn't work for them," a response that not only ignores but disregards the unwavering dedication of those of us who, as essential workers, risked our lives to keep operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. And to this day, we continue to give this company our hundred percent unconditionally.
With their insulting responses, El Super is forcing us to escalate our fight. And we are not alone: our loyal customers, our allies, and our community are with us.
We are back to negotiations on October 9 and 10. In the meantime, let's show El Super that workers are united and steadfast. We demand a fair contract, one that values our effort and loyalty!
Wear your campaign button, talk to your coworkers, and let's keep fighting together!
If you have any questions about the negotiations, don't hesitate to contact your union representative.
Nuestro equipo de negociaciones se reunió hoy con El Super en nuestra cuarta sesión de negociaciones. El enfoque principal fue nuestra propuesta económica con sueldos dignos, que vayan de acuerdo con los aumentos al sueldo mínimo en nuestras ciudades y el estado de California.
¡Nosotros estamos luchando por sueldos que no solo nos alcancen para sobrevivir, necesitamos que El Super compense nuestro trabajo con un sueldo que nos permita vivir con dignidad!
La compañía rechazó nuestra propuesta de aumentos de sueldo , argumentando fríamente que "no les funciona", una respuesta que no sólo ignora sino que desprecia la entrega inquebrantable de quienes, como trabajadores esenciales, arriesgamos nuestra salud y nuestra vida para sostener las operaciones durante la pandemia del Covid-19. Y hasta el día de hoy seguimos dando, incondicionalmente, el cien por ciento a esta empresa.
Con sus respuestas insultantes, El Super nos está obligando a intensificar nuestra lucha. Y no estamos solos: nuestros clientes leales, nuestros aliados y nuestra comunidad están con nosotros.
Regresaremos a las negociaciones los días 9 y 10 de octubre. Mientras tanto, demostremos a El Super que los trabajadores estamos unidos y firmes. ¡Exigimos un contrato justo, uno que valore nuestro esfuerzo y lealtad!
¡Ponte el botón de la campaña, habla con tus compañeros y sigamos luchando juntos!
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre las negociaciones, no dude en ponerse en contacto con su representante sindical.
After five months of bargaining with Kaiser, we finally made progress on our pharmacy contract today. We were able to agree on providing more full-time positions, establishing consistent staffing, and giving employees who change positions more flexibility to return to their former position.
However, despite this movement today, Kaiser is still stalling on addressing our economic issues, such as longevity pay and inpatient oncology premium pay. These are important issues that honor our dedication to Kaiser and recognize hazardous work, and we think it’s important to address here at the local bargaining table.
While we wait for Kaiser to get its act together, join us for the next 2025 National Bargaining Virtual Town Halls, happening Thursday, September 11, at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM (PT) and Friday, September 22, at 7:00 AM (PT) to hear about the latest developments in negotiations on our national contract.
These quick 30-minute sessions are designed to inform and equip members with:
Register using the links below:
Thursday, September 11 at 6 PM
Thursday, September 11 at 8:30 PM
Continue to Stay Involved!
We’ll be scheduling new bargaining sessions during National Bargaining the week of September 9th where we hope to address the outstanding issues on our contract.
Continue to Stay Involved!
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If you have any questions about bargaining or if there is anything else we can do to support you, please do not hesitate to contact your Union Representative.
Our new three-year agreement with Gelson’s has officially been ratified! Thank you for taking the time to vote and making your voice heard. Because of our solidarity and commitment to fighting for the contract we deserve, our new contract includes:
Substantial wage increases for ALL
A new supplemental pension plan to help workers in their retirement
Increased healthcare benefit contributions and faster healthcare eligibility requirements for new hires
Staffing language that includes the union in evaluating reasonable staffing levels that address efficient operation of the store, the health and safety of employees, and the quality of customer service.
Our journey to contract ratification saw a record turnout of grocery workers, customers, and community members, all fighting for the same thing – better stores, better lives, better communities. We fought to ensure our jobs would be sufficient to feed our own families and afford health benefits and a dignified retirement at the end of a long career. We also fought for more staffing to improve the customer experience at our stores.
Only by rising up together in solidarity and standing with our coworkers and our fellow union siblings at Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, Pavilions, and Stater Bros. – were we able to win changes in our workplaces that will benefit us, our coworkers, and our customers in the future.
Our fight isn’t over though. Members at El Super are also still without a contract, and our pharmacist siblings at Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions are gearing up for their fight next year. They all stood by us to get this contract, now we must stand by them.
WE are the union, and we’re only as powerful as we make it. Our win in this campaign proved that solidarity works, and it’s the key to building strength for our next contract campaign. So continue to stay engaged with your stewards, coworkers, and your union throughout these next three years. That campaign is starting now.
If you have any questions, please contact your Union Representative.
Our new three-year agreement with Stater Bros. has officially been ratified! Taking the time to vote ensures your voice is heard. Because of our solidarity and commitment to fighting for the contract we deserve, our new contract includes:
Our journey to contract ratification was different this year. Never before have we had to fight this hard to get what we deserve. Never before has the company disrespected us, intimidated us, bullied us, and retaliated against us for our union support.
However, we persevered and saw a record turnout of grocery workers, customers, and community members, all fighting for the same thing – better stores, better lives, better communities. We fought to ensure our jobs would be sufficient to feed our own families and afford health benefits and a dignified retirement at the end of a long career. We fought for safety measures so we wouldn’t be afraid of going to work.
Our fight isn’t over though. Members at El Super are also still without a contract, and our pharmacist siblings at Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions are gearing up for their fight next year. They all stood by us to get this contract; now we have to stand by them.
We are a union, and we are only as powerful as we make it. It’s up to us to be brave and stand up to Stater Bros. when they want us to keep our heads down and not speak up. But you’re not alone in this fight. Look to your left. Look to your right. Those co-workers want the same as you – jobs that they can be proud of and thrive on. We are stronger together, and we will be even stronger for our next contract campaign three years from now, so continue to stay engaged with your stewards, co-workers, and your union. That campaign is starting now, and if we learned anything this year, it’s that Stater Bros. doesn’t give us anything. We have to take it.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with your Union Representative.
We are excited to announce that after today’s bargaining session, we reached a tentative agreement with Gelson's!
This new three-year contract delivers higher wages for ALL of us, including those at the top rate and those in the progression steps. We also won improvements to our pension, healthcare, staffing, and more that we deserve. But nothing is final until we all have the chance to review the details and cast our vote.
This victory was only possible because of our hard work and solidarity with our co-workers, our customers, and our union siblings at Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, Pavilions, and Stater Bros. Our victory sends a powerful message to workers everywhere. When we band together in solidarity, we win.
Our fight isn’t over. Our fellow members at El Super are also still without contracts, and our pharmacist siblings at Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions are gearing up for their contract fight next year. Their support helped us get this win; it’s our turn to support them now.
Remember, this is a tentative agreement. It’s not final until you vote to accept it.
Information about voting times and locations is being scheduled, so please look out for updates from Local 1167.
If you have any questions about anything that happened at the bargaining table, reach out to your Union Representative.
Virtual Contract Ratification Vote Meetings for Stater Bros. via Zoom have been scheduled for the date and times listed below. Your Employer’s proposal will be presented, and you will be given the opportunity to vote on whether to accept or reject this proposal.
For your convenience, you may attend any of the three virtual meetings listed below.
This contract will have a substantial impact on your job and your future. Please make it your highest priority to attend one of these virtual meetings.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025
Meeting times:
9:00 AM - click here
2:00 PM - click here
7:00 PM- click here
Zoom Meeting: Please register as soon as possible using the QR code above. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with information on how to join the meeting and a link. If you don’t see the confirmation in your inbox, please check your junk mail or contact your union representative. Please do not share your Zoom link with others. Zoom will only allow one device per link into the meeting.
Voting: Voting will also be done virtually using ElectionBuddy. You will receive voting instructions and your ballot ID via text message and email on Wednesday at 8:00 pm after the last Zoom meeting. Voting will start on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 8:00 pm and end on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 4:30 pm.
ONLY UFCW 1167 MEMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO VOTE OR JOIN THE MEETINGS.
If you have any questions or if you do not receive your ballot, please ask your Union Representative or call UFCW Local 1167 at (909) 877-5000.
We urge everyone to participate in this very important meeting and vote.
After more than five months of relentless hard work, determination, and unprecedented participation, we’re excited to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with Stater Bros.! From rallies to wearing buttons to one-on-one conversations with our coworkers and customers, we stayed strong.
Following an intense two-day session that began on Tuesday morning, we’ve secured an agreement that addresses our priorities, which we want to share with you. It includes higher wages, improved pensions, better and faster access to healthcare, staffing, and more that we’ve earned and deserve. But remember – nothing is final until we all have the chance to review the details and cast our vote.
This victory wouldn’t have been possible without the power of our collective action. Together, we stood up to the company’s disrespect and made it clear that we are a strong union family, united in solidarity to fight for the contract we deserve.
Next Steps
Remember, this is a tentative agreement. It is not final until you vote to accept it.
You will have the opportunity to review the deal and have your questions addressed before casting your vote. We will be scheduling vote days, times, and locations, and informational webinars shortly, so please look out for updates from your local union.
If you have any questions, reach out to your Union Representative.
All Southern California UFCW Locals and the management of Stater Bros. Markets have agreed to resume negotiations tomorrow, Tuesday, August 5, and Wednesday, August 6.
Updates will be posted at https://www.ufcw1167.org/negotiation.html as they become available.
Negotiations with Stater Bros. have concluded for the weekend. We are currently in communication with the company to finalize dates to resume bargaining next week.
As always, updates will be posted at https://www.ufcw1167.org/negotiation.html as they become available.
UFCW Local 1167 and Stater Bros. management have been at the bargaining table this week on July 30 and 31. Both parties have agreed to continue negotiations tomorrow, August 1, with the assistance of a Federal Mediator.
We remain committed to achieving a fair contract for our members and will continue to keep you informed throughout the process.
For the latest updates, please visit: www.ufcw1167.org/negotiation.html
OUR SUPER A CONTRACT HAS BEEN RATIFIED!
Our new three-year agreement with Super A has officially been ratified! Thank you for taking the time to vote and making your voice heard. Because of our Solidarity and commitment, our new contract includes:
We’re a union, and we are only as powerful as we make it. It’s up to us to continue to build power through Solidarity so we are that much stronger in the future. Continue to stay engaged with your stewards, co-workers, and your union throughout these next three years.
If you have any questions, please contact your Union Representative.
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ESPAÑOL
Julio 29, 2025 - To go out 7.29 at 6:30pm APPROVED
Subject: ¡NUESTRO CONTRATO CON SUPER A HA SIDO RATIFICADO!
Subhead: ¡Nuestra próxima campaña de contrato comienza ahora!
¡Nuestro nuevo acuerdo de tres años con Super A ha sido oficialmente ratificado! Gracias por tomarte el tiempo para votar y hacer oír tu voz. Gracias a nuestra solidaridad y compromiso, nuestro nuevo contrato incluye:
Somos una Unión y nosotros somos tan fuertes como hagamos a nuestra unión. Depende de nosotros seguir construyendo poder a través de la solidaridad para que seamos más fuertes en el futuro. Sigue participando con tus delegados, compañeros de trabajo y tu unión en los siguientes tres años.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con su representante sindical.
We met again today with Gelson’s for our second round of negotiations, and it’s clear they just don’t get it.
We know – and our customers know – that Gelson’s provides a higher level of customer service. So why are they trying to give us LESS than what our union siblings won at Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, and Pavilions? Make it make sense!
While our proposal delivers a raise for everyone, including “red-circled” over-scale employees, Gelson’s is proposing to shortchange the nearly 10% of us who have historically been paid more than the contract rate.
Even though we successfully negotiated tentative agreements on everything else, we told them to their faces that there’s no way the bargaining committee will recommend a deal that doesn’t give respectful compensation to everyone.
What’s next?
We’ll meet again with the company for another bargaining session on August 13, 2025. The way to get the best contract possible for ALL of us is to wear your Grocery Workers Rising buttons and let your manager know that we are united and we won’t accept a deal that doesn’t give fair raises to EVERYONE.
Continue to be in solidarity with your co-workers, your customers, and your union siblings, including our fellow Stater Bros. members who just voted to authorize an unfair labor practice strike if the company continues to break the law and disrespect their workers.
If you have any questions about what’s happening at the table or anything else, reach out to your Union Representative.
This week, 12,000 Stater Bros. workers across Southern California came together and overwhelmingly voted YES to authorize an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike against Stater Bros. for breaking the law by surveilling, interrogating, and discriminating against union members.
This vote sends a strong message to Stater Bros.: We’ve had enough of their union-busting tactics that undermine workers and silence our voices. And if they thought Stater Bros.’ members could be scared away from standing up for our rights, they found out tonight that they are very, very wrong.
What does this mean?
This vote prepares all of us to take action if Stater Bros. continues to commit unfair labor practices that undermine our rights. It does not mean we are on an Unfair Labor Practice strike right now. If you walk off the job before the union declares a strike, you can be disciplined and/or fired. Remember, you will always be the first to know when we take action.
What’s next?
An Unfair Labor Practice strike is always a last resort, and we will continue to push Stater Bros. to do the right thing. We’re scheduled to return to the bargaining table on July 30 and 31, where we are demanding that the company stop breaking the law and negotiate a contract that respects the work we do. We are fed up with being overworked, disrespected, and undervalued.
Meanwhile, stay connected. Stay ready. This is our moment. We are united, and we are prepared to do whatever it takes to defend our rights.
If you have any questions about what’s happening at the table, the ULP strike authorization, or anything else, reach out to your Union Representative at 909 877-5000.
Today we met with Super A to discuss our new three-year contract and we’re excited to announce that we reached a tentative agreement!
This new, three-year contract includes wage increases, pension improvements, and immigration protections. But remember – nothing is final until we all have the chance to review the details and cast our vote.
Our victory sends a message to workers everywhere – when we band together in solidarity, we win.
Remember, this is a tentative agreement. It is not final until you vote to accept it.
You will have the opportunity to review the deal and have your questions addressed before casting your vote. We will be scheduling vote days, times, and locations next week, so please look out for updates from your local union.
Attend a Zoom meeting on Monday, July 28 @ 7pm to hear more about the tentative agreement and voting info! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ygYgXMjFSdmntGoNE5c5tw
If you have any questions, reach out to your Union Representative.
ESPAÑOL
Hoy nos reunimos con Super A, para hablar de nuestro contrato de tres años ¡y estamos contentos de anunciar que hemos logrado un acuerdo tentativo!
Este nuevo contrato de tres años incluye aumentos de sueldo, mejoras en la pensión y protecciones de inmigración. Pero recuerda: nada es definitivo hasta que todos tengamos la oportunidad de revisar los detalles y emitir nuestro voto.
Nuestra victoria manda un mensaje a los trabajadores en todas partes: ¡Cuando nos unimos en solidaridad, ganamos!
Recuerda, este es un acuerdo tentativo. No es definitivo hasta que tú votes para aceptarlo.
Tendrás la oportunidad de revisar el acuerdo y que tus preguntas sean respondidas antes de que des tu voto. Estaremos programando fechas, horarios y lugares de votación la próxima semana, entonces por favor, mantente al pendiente de la información de tu local de Unión.
Por favor, entra a la llamada por Zoom el Lunes, 28 de Julio a las 7pm ¡para enterarte de los detalles del nuevo acuerdo tentativo e información de la votación! Regístrate aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ygYgXMjFSdmntGoNE5c5tw
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con su representante sindical.
On Wednesday, July 23, our bargaining committee met with El Super for our third bargaining session. In the previous meeting, we presented El Super with our economic proposals, including sufficient hours and living wages to sustain our families.
Today, the company presented a counterproposal with wage increases that don’t take into account the high cost of living in Southern California, and even worse, don't respect employee seniority!
We will continue fighting to show the company that we’re worth more than a few cents a year, especially when most of us do the work of two or three people.
According to the company, they are looking for a balance, but there’s no balance here. El Super is a billion-dollar company (thanks to our work and experience). On the other hand, the company's economic proposal includes higher health insurance contributions for workers. This is outrageous, and we do not accept it.
Furthermore, since the first day of negotiations, we have asked the company to include a protection plan for customers and workers against immigration raids and operations. We are basically asking that employers adhere to the law and protect the rights of workers and customers. Today, we followed up on our previous request by presenting a proposal with language similar to what Ralphs and Albertsons agreed to include in the contract we just reached with these companies.
Although El Super has agreed to take some measures to improve security and restrict access to non-public areas in stores, the company has not yet agreed to our proposal for immigration protection for customers and workers in the contract we are negotiating. We must remain strong and united to show El Super that a fair contract is good for workers, customers, and the company itself. We know we’re worth more than the pennies and takeaways they’re offering us. We need them to know we won’t back down.
If you have any questions about the negotiations, please don't hesitate to contact your Union Representative.
El miércoles 23 de julio nuestro comité de negociaciones se reunió con El Super en nuestra tercera sesión de negociaciones. En la reunión previa, presentamos a El Super nuestras propuestas económicas incluyendo suficientes horas y sueldos que nos permitan sostener a nuestras familias.
Hoy la compañía presentó una contraoferta con aumentos que no toman en cuenta el alto costo de vida en el Sur de California y peor aún ¡no respetan la antigüedad de los empleados!
Nosotros seguiremos luchando para demostrar a la compañía que nuestro trabajo vale más que solo unos cuántos centavos de aumento al año, especialmente cuando la mayoría de nosotros hacemos el trabajo de dos o tres personas.
Según la compañía, ellos buscan un balance pero aquí no hay ningún balance. El Super es una compañía multimillonaria (gracias a nuestro trabajo y experiencia). Por otro lado, la propuesta económica de la compañía incluye contribuciones al seguro médico más altas para los trabajadores. Esto es indignante y no lo aceptamos.
Por otra parte, desde el primer día de negociaciones, pedimos a la compañía incluir un plan de protección a los clientes y trabajadores frente a las incursiones y operativos de migración – básicamente le estamos pidiendo a la compañía seguir la ley y proteger los derechos de los trabajadores y clientes. Hoy dimos seguimiento a nuestra petición anterior presentando una propuesta de lenguaje similar a la que Ralphs y Albertsons estuvieron de acuerdo de incluir en el contrato que acabamos de acordar con estas compañías.
Aunque El Super estuvo de acuerdo en tomar algunas medidas para mejorar la seguridad y restringir el accesos a las áreas no públicas en las tiendas, la compañía aún no ha estado de acuerdo con nuestra propuesta de protección migratoria para clientes y trabajadores en el contrato que estamos negociando.
Los trabajadores de El Super debemos seguir fuertes y unidos para demostrar a El Super que un contrato justo es bueno para los trabajadores, para los clientes y para la misma empresa. Sabemos que nosotros valemos más que los centavos y concesiones que ellos están planteando. Necesitamos que ellos sepan que no nos haremos para atrás.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre las negociaciones, no dude en ponerse en contacto con su representante sindical.
Two months ago, Stater Bros. told us, your bargaining committee, that they don’t want to negotiate with us until we have a deal with Kroger and Albertsons. Well, last week our fellow union members at Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions overwhelmingly voted yes to ratify a new contract that includes higher wages, improved pension, health, and welfare improvements, staffing, and other improvements they deserve as the backbone of these companies.
Stater Bros., it’s now your turn.
Since March, we’ve pushed Stater Bros. for real solutions to short staffing, unsafe conditions, and unfair wages, but all we’ve seen is disrespect and frivolous bargaining sessions. And while we’ve been fighting to reach a deal, they’ve been breaking the law, unlawfully surveilling members who have been active in the contract campaign, discriminating against members on the basis of their union support, interrogating members, and bypassing the union’s bargaining committee and making proposals directly to members.
That’s why we’ve scheduled a crucial virtual Unfair Labor Practice Strike Vote. Voting will be done virtually using ElectionBuddy.
You will receive voting instructions and your ballot ID via text message and email on Wednesday at 8:00 pm, following the last Zoom Webinar Meeting.
Voting will start on Wednesday, July 23, at 8:00 pm and end on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 4:00 pm.
Zoom Webinar Meeting: Please register promptly using one of the links below. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with instructions on how to join the meeting. If you do not receive the Zoom link or if you have any questions, contact your Union Representative by calling your Union office at 909-877-5000.
Please do not share your Zoom link with others. Zoom will only allow one device per link in the meeting.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Meetings at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm. Please plan to attend one meeting.
To register for the 9:00 am meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q8vvtmJ7So6gNhlM_RBZrw#/registration
To register for the 7:00 pm meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Im-ZtAx3RlKH7Sgij-0fPg#/registration
We’ve never had to take an Unfair Labor Practice strike vote at Stater Bros., but the company has changed. We need to stand up to our company’s unlawful behavior. By violating our rights, Stater Bros. is making our fight for our futures, our families, and our communities harder. That’s why we need EVERY SINGLE UNION MEMBER to VOTE YES during the Unfair Labor Practice Strike vote. We need to send a loud and clear message to them with our vote.
We are scheduled to return to the table on July 30 and 31, and it’s time we make Stater Bros. understand that we won’t back down.
Stay involved and do not hesitate to reach out to your Union Representative with any questions.
Today, we met with Gelson’s for our very first bargaining session. The bargaining committee showed up as a strong, united force, ready to fight for the contract we deserve.
We began the bargaining session by presenting all of our proposals, including fair wages and benefits for the work we do, increasing staffing in the store, and protecting union jobs from outside vendors. We heard from management that “Gelson’s is different.” Still, we shared that we are facing the same understaffing and safety issues as our Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, and Pavilions brothers, sisters, and siblings.
We reached a few tentative agreements, but we are still waiting for them to respond on the critical issues of wages and staffing.
What’s Next?
We’ve scheduled another bargaining date on Tuesday, July 29, where we’re hopeful that we’ll reach an agreement on our full contract.
As always, make sure you’re staying engaged and informed. Talk to your co-workers. Wear your union merch. Only by banding together in solidarity will we get the contract we’ve earned and deserve.
If you have any questions about what’s happening at the table or anything else about bargaining, reach out to your Union Representative.
Negotiations with Stater Bros. Markets are scheduled to resume on July 30 and 31, 2025.
We remain committed to securing a fair contract for our members and will continue to keep you informed throughout the process.
Stay informed, engaged, and united as we continue this process.
If you have any questions or need clarification, please reach out to your Shop Steward or Union Representative.
Please check back here for future updates.
July 11, 2025 - Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions Contract Ratified!
Our new three-year agreements with Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions and Ralphs has officially been ratified! Thank you for taking the time to vote and making your voice heard. Because of our solidarity and commitment to fighting for the contract we deserve, our new contract includes the following:
Staffing language that includes the union in evaluating reasonable staffing levels that address the efficient operation of the store, the health and safety of employees, and the quality of customer service.
The journey to contract ratification saw a record turnout of grocery workers, customers, and community members, all fighting for the same thing – better stores, better lives, better communities. We fought to ensure our jobs would be sufficient to feed our own families and afford health benefits and a dignified retirement at the end of a long career. We also fought for more staffing to improve the customer experience at our stores.
Our fight isn’t over. Our fellow union members at Stater Bros. are still experiencing the same disrespect Ralphs and Albertsons showed us while they’re fighting for their stores, their lives, and their communities. Members at Gelson’s, Super A, and El Super are also still without contracts, and our brothers, sisters, and siblings in our pharmacies are gearing up for their fight next year. They all stood by us to get this contract, and now we have to stand by them.
We are a union, and we are only as powerful as we make it. It’s up to us to be brave and stand up to our companies when they want us to be meek and keep our heads down. You’re not alone in this fight. Look to your left. Look to your right. Those coworkers want the same as you. We are stronger together, and we will be that much stronger for our next contract campaign. Therefore, continue to stay engaged with your stewards, coworkers, and your union throughout the next three years. That campaign is starting now.
UFCW 1167 Members can view the fact sheet with the changes to the current contract by logging on to the UFCW 1167 Mobile App and getting to contracts, then view Ralphs/Vons/Albertsons Fact Sheet (Contract Changes) 2025-2028.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with your Union Representative.
Following the tentative agreement reached yesterday between the Southern California UFCW Locals with Albertsons, Vons, and Ralphs, ratification meetings will be held next week for members working at those stores.
Once we have completed the ratification meetings, we will reconvene negotiations with Stater Bros. We remain focused on securing a strong contract for our Stater Bros.
Once bargaining dates are confirmed, we will promptly share that information here.
Thank you for your continued support and solidarity.
July 2, 2025 - We’ve Reached a Tentative Agreement on our Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions Contracts
After five months of hard work and determination, we’re excited to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with Kroger and Albertsons! From rallies, marches, petitions, and wearing buttons to one-on-one conversations with our co-workers and customers, our strength has been on full display. We’ve shown that when workers come together and rise up, we can fight for a better future for ourselves and our co-workers.
Following an intense 40-plus hour bargaining session that began on Friday morning, we’ve secured an agreement that addresses our priorities, which we want to share with you. It includes higher wages, more money for pension contributions, additional health and welfare improvements, staffing that we deserve.
But remember – nothing is final until we all have the chance to review the details and cast our vote.
This victory wouldn’t have been possible without the power of our collective action. We stood strong against the companies’ disrespect and made it clear that we were ready to fight for the contract we deserve.
Our solidarity and victory here sends a message to workers everywhere – when we fight together, we win.
Next Steps
Remember, this is a tentative agreement. It is not final until you vote to accept it.
You will have the opportunity to review the deal and have your questions addressed before casting your vote. We are finalizing the scheduling of vote days, times, and locations. Details of the tentative Agreement will be presented at upcoming contract ratification meetings.
Meeting dates, times, and locations for ratification meetings will be mailed to members' homes.
If you have any questions, reach out to your Union Representative.
We met with Kaiser today to negotiate our pharmacy contract, during which we had more discussions on our economic proposals, including increases for employees who have translation responsibilities, longevity pay to honor workers for their dedication to Kaiser Permanente, and hazard pay for all of us who work in highly dangerous environments.
We also discussed an inpatient pharmacy technician differential, as well as a differential for anyone performing ambulatory oncology work, so they receive an increase for hours worked. We also spent time discussing options to streamline our grievance procedure, including a mediation step that will provide more guidance before escalating to arbitration.
We ended the day by reaching a tentative agreement with the company on the vacation scheduling period.
It was not all good news, though. We discussed bereavement leave, and the company wants to take away our ability to support our spouses or partners when their family passes away. This is unacceptable, and we will continue to work to ensure that we can support our families, regardless of their composition.
We will return to the bargaining table with Kaiser locally on July 18, 2025, to discuss our pharmacy contract further.Meanwhile, wear your yellow shirts and take photos with our campaign signs!
You can also follow the Alliance of Healthcare Unions' social media accounts to stay up to date.
Alliance of Healthcare Unions:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHCUnions/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahcunions
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ahcunions
If you have any questions about bargaining or if there's anything else we can do to support you, please don't hesitate to contact your Union Representative.
We met with Kaiser today to negotiate our pharmacy contract, during which we discussed creating more full-time positions and increasing opportunities for employees to secure these positions. We also spent time with the company discussing extending the probationary period to evaluate new hires and reviewing the transfer language to ensure employees are retained.
Lastly, we gave economic proposals to the company, including increases for employees who have translation responsibilities, longevity pay to honor workers for their dedication to Kaiser Permanente, and hazard pay for all of uswho work in highly dangerous environments.
We were able to speak out today on our economic proposals and told Kaiser how our working conditions in places like oncology are hazardous and make us worried about bringing home toxins to our families. Our committee spoke from the heart, moving all who were in the room. We felt heard and will continue to have conversations around these critical issues in further sessions.
We would also like to provide you with an update on National Bargaining. National Bargaining occurred June 3-5, and we reached Tentative Agreements with Kaiser on key retiree and pension benefits:
These wins mark incredible progress already and are the direct result of our members’ unity, action, and ongoing engagement. At National Bargaining, we also introduced a full economic proposal with our key priorities, including historic wage increases, standardized healthcare across units, and job protections to prevent outsourcing and keep KP work union work.
We will return to the bargaining table with Kaiser locally on June 20, 2025, to discuss our pharmacy contract further.
If you have any questions about Bargaining or if there is anything else we can do to support you, please do not hesitate to contact your Union Representative.
On Monday, June 9, our bargaining committee met with El Super for the second round of negotiations.
Given the emergency situation our communities are experiencing due to the aggressive immigration attack by the federal administration, we began the session by revisiting our proposal to implement a protection plan for customers and workers during immigration operations.
Members of the bargaining committee took the floor to emphasize the importance of this issue for the Latino community. They stressed the importance of creating a space where they can shop in our stores and feel safe while shopping.
We demand that the company assume its responsibility to protect everyone who enters the stores; that it commit to closing stores during curfews or raids; paying salaries during potential store closures; granting members leaves of absence for possible family detentions; restricting ICE access to private areas without a warrant; and refraining from sharing worker information not required by a warrant.
The company reiterated its position that it will comply with federal laws and did not provide any concrete responses. It assured that it would analyze the requests and provide a response in upcoming negotiations. There is too much at stake for our communities, and we will continue to insist on achieving protections in our contract.
We also presented our economic proposals, including more hours and wages that will allow us to support our families. The company promised to respond in upcoming negotiations.
What's next?
It's time to stay strong and show El Super that we, the workers, are the ones who keep their businesses running, and our work is what makes them grow. Remember, "The People United, Will Never Be Defeated!"
We will have a Zoom call on Tuesday, June 17, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to provide an update before our next session. Please RSVP for one of the meetings to get an update: https://forms.gle/1gxvZAkZnXtSaqWM6
If you have any questions about the negotiations, please feel free to contact a fellow bargaining committee member.
El lunes, 9 de junio nuestro comité de negociaciones se reunió con El Super en la segunda ronda de negociaciones.
Ante la situación de emergencia que se vive en nuestras comunidades por el agresivo ataque migratorio de la administración federal, comenzamos la sesión retomando nuestra propuesta de implementar un plan de protección para clientes y trabajadores ante operativos migratorios.
Miembros del comité de negociaciones tomaron la palabra para hacer énfasis en la importancia de este tema para la comunidad latina, ya que la mayoría de ellos son quienes compran en nuestras tiendas y necesitan sentirse seguras mientras hacen sus compras, de lo contrario, bajarán las ventas.
Exigimos a la compañía tomar su responsabilidad para proteger a todos los que entren a la tienda; que se comprometa a cerrar tiendas durante toques de queda o redadas; pagar sueldos durante posible cierre de tiendas; dar permisos de ausencia por detenciones a familiares; restringir el acceso del ICE a áreas privadas sin orden judicial y abstenerse de compartir información no requerida por orden judicial.
La compañía reiteró su postura de que cumplirá con las leyes federales y no dio ninguna respuesta concreta. Aseguró que iba a analizar las peticiones y dar una respuesta en las próximas negociaciones. Hay demasiado en juego para nuestras comunidades y seguiremos insistiendo para lograr protecciones en nuestro contrato.
También presentamos nuestras propuestas económicas incluyendo más horas y sueldos que nos permitan sostener a nuestras familias. La compañía quedó de responder en las próximas negociaciones.
¿Qué sigue?
Es momento de mantenernos fuertes y demostrar a El Súper que somos los trabajadores quienes mantenemos operando sus negocios y nuestro trabajo es lo que los hace crecer. Recuerda que “¡El Pueblo Unido, Jamás Será Vencido!”
Tendremos una llamada por Zoom, el martes 17 de junio a las 10:00am y 6:00pm para dar una actualización antes de nuestra próxima sesión. Usa el siguiente enlace para registrarte para una de las juntas: https://forms.gle/1gxvZAkZnXtSaqWM6
Si tienes alguna pregunta sobre las negociaciones, no dudes en comunicarte con un compañero del comité de negociaciones.
Today we met with Kaiser Permanente for our fourth day of bargaining on our pharmacy contract.
Despite work/life balance being one of our key interests, management rejected our proposals for increased holidays and personal time off, as well as an automatic cash out proposal for our hardworking members to be paid what they’re owed when they reach maximum accrual without having to request it.
They also made a proposal to create an on-call job status claiming that this would allow for more time off granting - however we already have strong staffing language therefore, we will further explore if any additional benefits exist.
One of the bright spots in our negotiations today was reaching a tentative agreement on convening to discuss a career pathway for outpatient members to receive the necessary training to qualify for positions within the inpatient setting.
We will meet with KP again on Friday, June 13th. In the meantime, we need to show KP we are not backing down from fighting for the contract we deserve. Here’s how you can stay engaged:
Join us at our next CAT National Bargaining Town Hall Calls! At 6PM on June 5 and 7AM on June 6, we’re going to be holding a town hall call so you can stay engaged and informed on what’s going on in our national bargaining sessions. Register here.
We met with Stater Bros. today for our seventh day of bargaining, where we spent a good portion of the session discussing subcontracting our work. Stater Bros. wants the right to bring in subcontractors and take away our work and our power in the store. That is totally unacceptable. Our work has to be our work, and we won’t allow it to get taken over by subcontractors! We’re outraged at Stater Bros.’ position because Kroger and Albertsons agreed to our proposed language all the way back on February 27, 2025, during our THIRD session!
This issue is one of the most important protections we have in our contract, and we must do everything we can to fight against Stater Bros.’ attempt to weaken us.
We also thought you should know that we didn’t receive a single proposal from the Company today. The few minutes we met with them, they spent asking us questions AGAIN about the health benefits they pay for and backtracking on things they have said in previous sessions.
At the end of the day, Stater Bros. told us they don’t want to negotiate with us until we have a deal with Kroger and Albertsons. We left and did not set dates for future bargaining. Should we get additional dates from the Company, we will notify you.
Right now, it’s imperative that Stater Bros. knows we’re ready and willing to do what it takes to get the contract we deserve. The more we participate in actions like the march in La Verne or rally in Redlands, stay involved in bargaining, and stand together, the more power we have at the table to negotiate for the contract we deserve. And we deserve better than Stater Bros.’ nefarious actions to intimidate you from participating in union actions.
We will continue to escalate our campaign with more up coming actions and more ways you can get involved. Do not hesitate to contact your Union Representative with any questions or concerns.
Today, we met with Kaiser Permanente for our fourth day of bargaining on our CLS/MLT contract. We started the day by reminding KP why we’re here, and revisiting our core mindset of improving our morale and work/life balance, staffing for operational efficiency, and maintaining an available and committed workforce to continue to deliver quality care to our communities.
They were very resistant to working with us on our shared interest in maintaining a committed, stable workforce when it comes to the overwhelming number of per diems at some of our facilities compared to full-time or part-time employees.
KP also wasn’t ready to commit to putting state law regarding overtime into the contract, or to respond to our many non-economic proposals around classification, seniority, PTO, the corrective action process, part-time conversion, or streamlining the grievance process that have been in their court since last month.
We made it clear we expect them to have answers to our non-economic proposals when we meet again on May 28, 2025.
Stay engaged:
Join us at our next CAT National Bargaining Town Hall Calls! At 6 PM on June 5 and 7 AM on June 6, we’re going to be holding a town hall call so you can stay engaged and informed on what’s going on in our national bargaining sessions. Register here.
On April 28 and 29, 2025, we met with El Super for our very first round of bargaining with the largest bargaining committee we’ve ever had. We showed up as a strong, united force of proud members ready to get the contract we deserve.
We began the bargaining session by presenting our non-economic proposals, including protections in our workplace, fair scheduling, more guaranteed hours, seniority protections, and improved safety in the stores. The company rejected almost all of our proposals. They think the current contract is fine as is. Their tone showed disregard for their employees and our communities.
It’s time to fight to make our jobs and our lives better. We must not accept a contract that is anything less than what we deserve. Whether we’re at the bargaining table or in the stores, let’s show El Super that we’re serious about our proposals and that we’re ready to stand together to get a strong contract.
What’s next?
We will meet with the companies again for our second round of bargaining in the coming weeks. Between now and then, we must demand that the companies come to the table with serious proposals that value our work.
Only by rising up together can we change our workplaces, not only for us, but for our co-workers as well. Rise up by:
Following your UFCW Local website and social media accounts! These platforms are where the most up-to-date information will be housed. Workers can find bargaining updates there and other content about the contract fight, so make sure all of your co-workers also follow the accounts to combat the companies’ misinformation campaign!
We will send another update after our next session. Remember that El Super will attempt to control the narrative about bargaining with misinformation and partial truths to try and divide us. These updates that come directly from your union co-workers on your bargaining committee have the most up-to-date information about what is happening at bargaining with your best interests in mind.
If you have any questions about bargaining, or if there is anything we can help you with, please do not hesitate to reach out to your Union Representative.
29 de Arbil de 2025
El 28 y 29 de abril de 2025, nos reunimos con El Super en nuestraprimera ronda de negociaciones con el comité de negociaciones más grande que hemos tenido, con miles de años de servicio entre todos los presentes.
Nos presentamos como una fuerzaunida de miembros orgullosos, listospara lograr el contrato que merecemos. Comenzamos la sesión de negociaciones presentando nuestraspropuestas no económicas, incluyendoprotecciones en nuestro lugar de trabajo, horarios justos, más horas garantizadas para todos los trabajadores, protección por antigüedady mayor seguridad en las tiendas.
La empresa rechazó casi todasnuestras propuestas y dijo que cree queel contrato actual está bien tal comoestá. Su tono demostró indiferenciahacia sus empleados y nuestrascomunidades.
Es hora de luchar para mejorar nuestros trabajos y nuestras vidas. No aceptaremos un contratoque sea inferior a lo que merecemos. Ya sea en la mesa de negociaciones o en las tiendas, vamos a demostrarle a El Super que nuestras propuestas son serias y que estamos listos para unirnos y lograr un contrato fuerte.
¿Qué sigue?
Nos reuniremos con las empresas la próximas semanas, para nuestrasegunda ronda de negociaciones. De aquí a entonces, debemos exigir que la empresa se siente a la mesa de negociaciones con propuestas seriasque valoren nuestro trabajo.
Cientos de trabajadores de supermercados en California estánluchando como nunca antes por los contratos que merecemos en El Super. Sólo luchando juntos podremos cambiarnuestros lugares de trabajo, no solo para nosotros, sino también para nuestros compañeros y clientes. ¡Participa!:
¡Sigue nuestro sitio web y redessociales de tu Local UFCW! Estasplataformas tendrán la información másactualizada. Los trabajadores podránencontrar actualizaciones sobre la negociación y otro contenido sobre la lucha de contrato, así que asegúrate de que todos tus compañeros tambiénsigan nuestras cuentas en redessociales para combatir la campaña de desinformación de las empresas.
Les enviaremos otra actualizacióndespués de nuestra próxima sesiónRecuerden que El Super intentarácontrolar la información sobre las negociaciones con desinformación y verdades a medias para dividirnos.
Estas actualizaciones, que provienendirectamente de tus compañeros de a Unión en tu comité de negociaciones, contienen la información másactualizada sobre lo que estásucediendo en las negociaciones, pensando en tus mejores intereses.
Sitienes alguna pregunta sobre la negociación colectiva o si hay algo en lo que podamos ayudarte, no dudes en comunicarte con la Unión en tu representante de la Unión.
Today, we met with Kaiser Permanente for our second day of bargaining on our pharmacy contract. We had some productive conversations with the company regarding their interest in the probationary period. We ended the day by presenting a new interest to KP around bridging seniority when returning to previous positions.
The conversations were engaging, and we were able to identify areas for potential improvement in our facilities.
We will meet with KP again on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, and send you another update on the progress made at that time. In the meantime, here are some upcoming activities where you can show KP that we’re united for the contract we deserve:
Attend the rally/picket action on Monday, May 5! The Alliance will be holding a kickoff rally and picket action in Harbor City at 5 PM on May 5, the day before bargaining on our national contract starts. Having a large turnout at this event will make it clear to Kaiser that we’re ready for a strong contract. RSVP for the rally/picket action here: https://www.addevent.com/event/so25393958
Join our National Bargaining Town Hall Calls! At 6 PM on May 8 and 7 AM on May 9, we’re going to be holding a town hall call so you can hear what has happened in the first national bargaining session. Mark your calendar now and keep an eye out for the information to join this important call. Calls like this are a key way you can stay involved in bargaining.
Become a member of the Contract Action Team! The contract action team is critical to bargaining and to ensuring your co-workers know what’s going on. Commit to informing colleagues, sharing bargaining updates, gathering feedback, and mobilizing your co-workers to support all efforts to win a fair contract by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/WyYvJZ7rtW5gjfTP6
If you have any questions about bargaining or if there is anything else we can do to support you, please do not hesitate to contact your Union Representatives.
Today we met with Stater Bros. for our sixth day of bargaining, where they spent the day rejecting several of our proposals on common sense workplace protections. Our proposals included protections for workers impacted by the use of new technology (AI) in the stores. They also continued to question our proposal for Special Project Union Representative (SPUR) leave.
This morning, we gave Stater Bros. a counteroffer on our wage proposal, and we expressed that they need to come back to the table with an offer that includes everyone, not just the people at the top wage rate. At the end of the day, they responded with another offer that is short of the mark. While they finally added the meat cutters to the proposal, their proposal is still only $1 each year for those at the top rate of pay. Nothing for those who aren’t at the top rate of pay, nothing for department heads, nothing for those in the progressions and nothing for courtesy clerks.
It’s clear that Stater Bros. isn’t going to move on the issues we care about until they know we’re ready and willing to do what it takes to get the contract we deserve. Continue to wear your buttons, join future rallies, and participate! This act of solidarity shows Stater Bros. that we’re all united. When we stand together, we have more power at the table to negotiate for the contract we deserve.
The next negotiation date is scheduled for May 21, 2025 (edited 4/29/25).
In the meantime, we will continue to escalate our campaign with more actions and more ways you can get involved, including engaging with our customers in front of our stores. Stay involved, and do not hesitate to reach out to your Union Representative with any questions.
UFCW Local 1167 members at Stiiizy have successfully ratified a new 3-year contract, featuring wage hikes, improved benefits, retroactive pay, healthcare for eligible part-timers, and much more! 🎉👏 Local 1167 cannabis workers are leading the way in creating quality jobs within the industry.
Finally, Stater Bros. admitted the truth today – that their proposal has no increases for meat cutters, courtesy clerks, and the people in the progressions. We asked them three separate times, and they confirmed every time that “there’s nothing for anyone else.” That’s unacceptable. $1 per year for only the people at the top of the pay scale is unacceptable! We are all dedicated to this company and work hard to make it a place where we’re proud to work. We all deserve a raise!
Today, we handed over multiple proposals on important issues – immigration protections for workers, AI/training, and leaves for union business, and had the opportunity to engage in conversations about them. At the very end of the day, Stater Bros. acknowledged it's responsibility to participate in our health and pension benefit fund on the same basis as the other large grocers in our area.
But we still have a long way to go.
Right now, it’s imperative that Stater Bros. knows we’re ready and willing to do what it takes to get the contract we deserve. We know we deserve better from Stater Bros., and to get that, we need to stay involved in bargaining. Continue to wear your buttons! This act of solidarity shows Stater Bros. that we’re all united. Join calls like the ones hundreds of members attended this week. When we stand together, we have more power at the table to negotiate for the contract we deserve.
Join our next campaign action on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM in La Verne, CA. We’ll be marching from Vons to Stater Bros. to show how powerful we are when we stand together. Talk to your union representative if you need transportation to the march.
Register for the march here: https://forms.gle/zTyhcqMDGusAL7kv6
We return to the bargaining table on April 21, 2025. In the meantime, we will continue to escalate our campaign with more actions and more ways you can get involved, including engaging with our customers in front of our stores. Stay involved, and do not hesitate to reach out to your Union Representative with any questions.
Today we met with Kaiser Permanente for our first day of bargaining on our pharmacy contract. We started the day by defining our priorities for this year’s contract negotiations and setting expectations on how we will achieve an agreement that benefits both the members and the communities we serve. Negotiations occur through interest-based bargaining, and today, we focused on our work-life balance. We discussed the time-off approval process and the company’s response time.
One of management’s interests, which we also discussed today, was our dedication to staying in positions longer. We followed up by reiterating our commitment to our patients and agreed to continue the conversation after conducting a member survey to get more information.
This was a good first day, and we’re hopeful about our ability to get the contract you deserve in the future.
We meet with KP again on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, and we will send another update for you on what happened then. In the meantime, here’s how you can show KP that we’re united for the contract we deserve:
If you have any questions about bargaining or if there is anything else we can do to support you, please do not hesitate to contact your Union Representative.
We met with Stater Bros. for the four hours they were available today, and while we were at the table, their leadership refused to answer our questions about their plans to eliminate all courtesy clerks in all stores and told us they were “still learning” what to do. But while we were sitting across from the company, CEO Van Helden released a new video saying that they were laying off their courtesy clerks. When we asked Stater Bros. President Greg McNiff about the video, he wasn’t aware of a new video in the stores. Stater Bros. Says, “We’re Still Learning.”
Meanwhile, our contract has expired. We deserve meaningful negotiations.
It’s clear Stater Bros. doesn’t understand what is happening with their company. We’re still having to teach Stater Bros. how negotiations work, how the trust fund that manages our benefits works, how important staffing is to their business, and how much we’re struggling. Laying off courtesy clerks only increases the amount all of us need to pay to maintain the benefits we have.
We want to say to Stater Bros. that the most efficient way to “get groceries in the bag” is to have the staff available to provide customers with exemplary customer service.
We meet with the company again on Friday, March 21, 2025 where we will continue to push the company for answers about these important issues. We will send a full update about this week’s bargaining sessions then. In the meantime, continue to wear your union button! This act of Solidarity shows Stater Bros. that we’re all united and standing together for the contract we deserve.
If you have any questions about bargaining, or if there is anything we can help you with, please do not hesitate to reach out to your Union Representative.
We met with Stater Bros. for another day of bargaining, during which the company began by attempting to explain its position on laying off courtesy clerks. At the last session, we asked why the company was hiring courtesy clerks at some stores and laying them off at others. Today, they responded to that question by informing us of a freeze on hiring new courtesy clerks.
And the day only got worse after that. They provided a wage proposal of $3 over three years, but only for the workers at the top rate, and no meat cutter wage proposal was provided. We all work hard! We all deserve a wage increase recognizing the increasingly high cost of living.
Relying on California’s mandated minimum wage increases is not enough. We’ve presented a wage proposal to increase wages for every single worker at Stater Bros. We all contribute to Stater Bros.’ prosperity and we all deserve to be able to pay our rent and put food on the table.
They refused to allow the federal mediator to come to negotiations today. The mediator’s job is to serve as a neutral party to help ensure that bargaining is productive and fair.
Even Kroger and Albertsons have welcomed the mediator to help with the bargaining process. We strongly encourage Stater Bros. to reconsider having the mediator at our next session.
What can you do in the meantime?
Your union representatives will be out in the stores distributing buttons to all Stater Bros. members. Wear the button! This solidarity shows Stater Bros. that we’re all united and standing together for the contract we deserve. When our customers ask about the button, tell them we’re fighting for a fair contract that values our work and that we can live on.
Continue to stay in touch with your co-workers. Tell them that we work hard to make our company successful, and it’s time that Stater Bros. recognizes that with a fair contract for all workers. Stay involved with the Grocery Workers Rising campaign! Updates are on our website and social media accounts at www.groceryworkersrising.org.
We will send another update after our next session on March 19, 2025. Remember, these updates come directly from your co-workers on your bargaining committee and have the most up-to-date information about what is happening at bargaining.
We’re here fighting for the best interests of all Stater Bros. workers to ensure we all get what we deserve.
If you have any questions about bargaining or if there is anything we can help you with, please do not hesitate to reach out to your Union Representative.
Today, we met with Stater Bros. for our first day of bargaining.
We began the bargaining session by presenting all of our proposals, including fair wages, benefits, and safe staffing levels.
We had a lot of passionate discussions about the company’s perspective on the grocery industry and rising inflation and how they want to address it – on the back of us, the workers. What they don’t understand is that we’re suffering from inflation too.
Stater Bros. has the best customer service. Stater Bros. is profitable. Stater Bros. is able to remodel and open new stores. We are the reason that Stater Bros. has been successful. We should be able to put food on the table, have access to healthcare and be able to retire at the end of a long career. Unfortunately, that is not currently the case.
Our contract expired Sunday, March 2, 2025, and the bargaining team made the strategic decision not to agree to a contract extension because a contract extension would limit our ability to fight for the fair contract we deserve. Remember that when a contract expires, our current wages, benefits, and protections don’t change, including our health insurance. We should report to work as usual while fighting for the new contract we deserve.
We will meet with the companies again next week on March 14 and March 19 and 21. Between now and then, we must show how united and strong we are.
How do we show our power?
Join us for an all-Southern California UFCW grocery worker call on Thursday, March 13, at 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM. Everyone needs to join these calls to hear what’s happening at negotiations and future actions. Register for the calls with the links below:
March 13 at 9:00 AM: click here
March 13 at 6:30 PM: click here
Sign a petition that demands Stater Bros. provide fair wages, secure health benefits, a reliable retirement, sufficient hours, more full-time positions, and better staffing. Union representatives and SPURs are currently in the stores with these petitions.
We will send another update after our next session on March 14, 2025.
If you have any questions about bargaining, or if there is anything we can help you with, please do not hesitate to reach out to your Union Representative.
Negotiations with Stater Bros. Markets are officially scheduled to begin on March 6, 14, 19, and 21, 2025. Updates will be posted to this space as they become available.
