LANDOVER, Md., (January 13, 2021) — Effective January 1, 2021, the retirement benefits earned by Giant and Safeway employees and retirees in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. — members of United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400 and UFCW Local 27 —...
Earlier this week, Giant announced a one-time “appreciation” bonus in the amount of $300 for full-timers and $150 for part-timers. The bonuses will appear in the first November paychecks of all hourly associates hired by September 22, 2020 and actively employed...
Join us on Thursday, September 3rd to demand hazard pay for grocery workers on the frontlines. We’re organizing 18 simultaneous actions at Giant, Safeway and Kroger stores throughout the area to call on these grocery chains to immediately reinstate hazard pay. Action...
Eighteen members of the Virginia General Assembly signed letters to Giant & Safeway calling on both companies to reinstate hazard pay for workers on the frontlines of the pandemic. The letters, organized by Delegate Hala Alaya (House District 51), explained the...
Today, Mayor Bowser announced a citywide 7:00 p.m. curfew for Washington, DC tonight and tomorrow night. Safeway and Giant have announced changes to operating hours as a result. Here’s what you need to know: Safeway All Safeway stores in Washington, D.C. will close at...
The company plans to end the temporary pay increase and loosen safety measures in stores despite ongoing danger facing workers LANDOVER, MD (May 27, 2020) – After Giant Food announced plans to cancel its 10% “recognition pay” increase after this week, United Food...
