#union-negotiation

#union-negotiation

"We are seeking improvements in the pension plan for the first time in over a decade," Jim Araby of UFCW Local 5 told KGO-TV. "We know Safeway can afford it. In 2023, Safeway paid a dividend to their shareholders of $4 billion. This year, they reported $80 billion in revenue and nearly $1 billion in net profit."

"We secured an agreement that is fair and results in no layoffs for our members," said Henry Garrido, executive director of District Council 37. "The outcome of these negotiations is a testament to the power of union representation- when we fight together, we win."