For far too long, the future of Shoppers Food & Pharmacy has been in question. We don’t know when and we don’t know how, but one thing seems clear: thanks to a decision by the corporate office of Shoppers’ parent company, it’s only a matter of time before all Shoppers stores are sold or closed.
For more than 40 years, Shoppers has provided good union jobs with fair wages and health and retirement benefits, as well as affordable, fresh food in many lower-income communities that would otherwise be food deserts.
Now thousands of union jobs are at risk and entire communities could be left without access to fresh food. Just because some far-off corporate office decides to leave the retail business doesn’t mean our community can be cast aside and forgotten.
Join us for a rally on June 26 to call on Shoppers to ensure these locations remain grocery stores with strong union jobs!
Rally at Shoppers
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2626/2345
4801 Marlboro Pike, Coral Hills, MD
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We will be joined by Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy and other local leaders.
Can’t make it on Wednesday? We’re holding other actions throughout the week. Check out the full schedule below and join us at an event near you!
To be clear: Shoppers is not bankrupt or going out of business. Their parent company is simply determined to sell these stores, regardless of the fact that they are profitable.
For the last two years, Shoppers’ parent companies (first Supervalu and now UNFI) have hinted at plans to completely leave the retail business to focus on wholesale distribution. The implication has always been clear – the company plans to sell off all Shoppers locations.
Throughout this time, our union members – the store associates who are the backbone of the Shoppers stores – have been left to wonder what the future will hold. Our repeated requests for information have been met with silence from the company.
Well enough is enough. Join us for a week of action June 24-28 to call on Shoppers to preserve access to fresh food and quality jobs in our communities. Join us at an action near you!
Take A Stand at Shoppers: Week of Action Schedule
Monday, June 24
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2650/2366 (4720 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2656/2371 (2201 Randolph Rd, Wheaton, MD)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2635/2353 (806 Largo Center Drive, Landover, MD)
Tuesday, June 25
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2654/2370 (5110 Nicholson Lane, Rockville, MD)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2619/2340 (6881 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2634/2352 (7051 M L King Jr Hwy, Landover, MD)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2281 (8212 Liberty Road, Baltimore, MD 21244)
Wednesday, June 26
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2653/2369 (6111 Livingston Rd, Oxon Hill, MD)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Rally At Shoppers #2626/2345 (4801 Marlboro Pike, Coral Hills, MD)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2299 (2000 Gwynns Falls Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21215)
Thursday, June 27
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2649/2365 (3801 Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria, VA)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2648/2364 (6360 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church, VA)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2615/2336 (9622 Main Street, Fairfax, VA)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2338 (264 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis, MD 21401)
Friday, June 28
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2628/2346 (7005 Manchester Lakes Blvd, Franconia, VA)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2641/2358 (7660 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shoppers #2674/2381 (4174 Fortuna Center Plaza, Dumfries, VA)
