Save Mart Contract Extended to May 29, 2012
We continue to make some progress in our negotiations with Save Mart, but, as we reported in the last update, many significant challenges lie ahead. To give us additional time to work towards a settlement, the current contract with Save Mart is being extended to May 29, 2012.
Additional sessions for contract negotiations are also scheduled with Raley’s and Safeway in the coming week.
We will post updates on YourBreadandButter.com as they occur.
Thank you for standing strong with your Union. Together we will prove, once again, Solidarity Works!
Save Mart Negotiations Ongoing: Contract Expires at Midnight
As of this afternoon we are still engaged in intense negotiations with Save Mart. While we have made some progress, there are still very significant gaps to close before we can reach an agreement.
Progress continues with Save Mart, contract extended through May 19th
The contract extension with Save Mart was scheduled to expire at midnight tonight, however, meaningful progress has been made in recent bargaining sessions.
UFCW 8, UFCW Local 5 and Raley’s Agree to Contract Extension and Mediation
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 8, 2012) —UFCW 8 and UFCW Local 5 have agreed with Raley’s to extend the terms of their previous labor agreement. The extension will cover all Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill Foods employees who work at union stores. The agreement will be retroactive to April 30, 2012 and will remain in effect until June 6, 2012.
