More than 25,000 workers from hundreds of stores in the region could go on strike over wages, healthcare and retirement benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 12, 2020) – Giant & Safeway workers have been in negotiations on a new union contract covering workers at...
Shoppers Resource Fair POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The Shoppers Resource Fair scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in Burke, Va. has been postponed indefinitely until further notice. If you have been laid off or displaced as a result of the Shoppers store...
Part of the strength of being in a politically active union are the powerful allies we have to support our members in times of need. Last week, that strength was demonstrated when all four senators from Maryland and Virginia penned letters to Giant & Safeway in...
Through five months of negotiations, we’ve made it clear again and again with our actions and words that we will not accept a second-rate contract. Unfortunately, Giant and Safeway still don’t get it. We have bargained in good faith only to have the companies reduce...
Since the new year, we have had three weeks of negotiations with Giant & Safeway and we remain far apart on nearly every single issue. These negotiations have been difficult, complicated, and frustrating. The reality is that in the last year, negotiations between...
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...
