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UFCW Local 400 Secures Severance Package for Shoppers Workers Affected by Store Closures
Union now partnering with Maryland elected officials on legislative effort to address mass layoffs at companies LANDOVER, MD (January 23, 2020) – The union representing Shoppers grocery store employees announced today that it has a reached a deal with UNFI, the parent...
UPDATE: Severance Package for Shoppers Workers Affected by Store Closures
We are hosting a series of meetings to explain the severance package and transfer or bumping options being offered to employees. Make a plan to attend one of these important meetings.
Resource/Job Fair for Shoppers Employees – Saturday, January 11
If you have been laid off or displaced as a result of the Shoppers store closures, join us for a Resource Fair to get the help you need.
Negotiations Continue for Shoppers Workers Affected by Store Closures
While negotiations for severance packages continue, we’re hosting a Resource Fair to help Shoppers workers affected by store closures on January 11.
Union Statement on Closure of White Flint Plaza Shoppers
Union commits to hold UNFI accountable for store closures and host a Resource Fair for affected workers on January 11, 2020 LANDOVER, MD (December 19, 2019) – Today, Shoppers informed employees at the White Flint Plaza store that the store will close by January 16,...
Contentious Bargaining with Giant & Safeway Leads Mediator to Urge Cooling Off Period
After several more weeks of hard bargaining, a federal mediator urged both sides to take a cooling off period until the new year.
UFCW Local 400 Members, Community Allies Rally To Protest Shoppers Closures, Store Sales
“We’re here today because somebody in a far-off office in a far-off city made a choice. Somebody made a choice to turn their back on these families.”
Shoppers Rally & Press Conference December 17th
Elected officials and community supporters will be joining us to call on UNFI to do the right thing for its employees.
Apply Now for the 2020 Martin E. Gerel Memorial Union Scholarship – DEADLINE EXTENDED
As a member of Local 400, you have the chance to receive a $5,000 scholarship for you or an immediate family member. Apply by June 1, 2020!
Meetings with UNFI Scheduled to Address Shoppers Store Closings
Union officials are meeting with UNFI to negotiate the terms and conditions of layoffs at Shoppers stores being sold or closed.
Giant & Safeway Contract Negotiations to Continue
After 13 weeks of contract negotiations, we’re still far apart on many issues but negotiations with Giant & Safeway will continue.
Shoppers Stores Closing: What You Need to Know
Shoppers announced plans to close 17 stores. Here’s what you need to know as a Shoppers union member.
UFCW Local 400 Statement on UNFI’s Plans to Sell or Close 17 Shoppers Locations
Mark Federici, President of UFCW Local 400, released the following statement regarding UNFI’s announcement to sell or close 17 Shoppers stores.
Giant & Safeway Negotiations Dragging On, It’s Time for Action
We have been in negotiations with both Giant and Safeway for over two months now. Despite some early signs of progress with Giant, neither company has put an offer on the table that provides us wages we can live on, schedules we can depend on, healthcare we can afford, and a retirement we can count on.
Nov 24 & 26: Take Action for a Fair Contract at Giant & Safeway!
Safeway and Giant refuse to negotiate a fair deal. It’s time to put the pressure on! Join us at an action near you on November 24th & 26th.
Candidates Endorsed by Local 400 Win Big in Virginia Elections
Virginia’s working families were the big winners of Virginia’s 2019 General Assembly elections as pro-worker forces captured the Senate and House of Delegates for the first time in more than 25 years.
Safeway Negotiations Update from President Mark Federici
Safeway continues to refuse to negotiate a fair contract. Read our latest update from Local 400 President Mark Federici.
Take Action to Save Our Pension at Safeway!
We are holding actions all week to protect our retirement security. Join us at an action near you!
Tough Talks Will Continue Next Week – Time To Turn Up the Pressure
Now we are preparing to escalate our pressure on the company to negotiate a fair deal. We will not allow Safeway to abandon its commitment to retirees.
Safeway Proposes Abandoning Retirees
Cerberus Capital Management, the private equity firm that owns Albertsons/Safeway, is trying to abandon Safeway’s promise to secure our pension benefits. Without this promise, current and future retirees may see significant cuts to their pension benefits, or lose them all together.
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