Thousands of Safeway workers in Northern California are poised to strike if a labor agreement is not reached by midnight Friday. The union demands improved wages, better healthcare offerings, and retirement security after over six months of negotiations. Union representatives have stated that the company's lack of interest in addressing key issues demonstrates a failure to respect workers. If the strike occurs, it could impact over 200 Safeway stores. The company remains committed to negotiations despite the looming strike deadline.
The union is fighting for dignity and respect, stating, 'This fight is about dignity and respect for the workers who kept our communities going.'
Union delegates representing approximately 25,000 grocery workers have been bargaining for almost half a year with Safeway without a fair offer from the company.
The Local 5 union criticized the company for its 'no interest in addressing the issues important to our hardworking Safeway members in the high-cost-of-living Northern California.'
Safeway stated, 'We remain committed to productive, good-faith negotiations with the UFCW locals in Northern California,' highlighting their ongoing commitment to the negotiation process.
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