Lipton Members Ratify Strong New Union Contract

Lipton Members Ratify Strong New Union Contract

New Agreement Includes 18% Wage Increase, New Benefits UFCW Local 400 members working at the ekaterra Lipton Tea plant in Suffolk, VA, voted to ratify a strong new four-year collective bargaining agreement. This was the first contract bargained with the plant’s new...
Giant & Safeway Union Contract Negotiations Update

Giant & Safeway Union Contract Negotiations Update

Over the last week, we had another round of contract negotiations with representatives from Giant and Safeway. We exchanged initial comprehensive proposals covering compensation, benefits, and working conditions. We are far apart on almost every issue, but we are...
Clinton Healthcare Center Members Ratify Strong New Agreement

Clinton Healthcare Center Members Ratify Strong New Agreement

UFCW Local 400 members working at Clinton Healthcare Center in Clinton, Md., have overwhelmingly ratified a strong new three-year collective bargaining agreement. Key contract provisions include: Significant wage increases over the life of the agreement. The...
Giant & Safeway Union Contract Negotiations Underway

Giant & Safeway Union Contract Negotiations Underway

Negotiations with Giant and Safeway on our next union contract are underway. So far, we have exchanged proposals on a number of issues and we have more sessions with both companies scheduled throughout the month before our current agreement expires on October 28. Over...
Meet the Team Negotiating Our Next Contracts at Giant & Safeway

Meet the Team Negotiating Our Next Contracts at Giant & Safeway

Introducing the 2023 Bargaining Committee! We are the team of store associates negotiating our next union contracts with Giant Food and Safeway. Together, we have more than 334 years of combined experience in the stores. Darlene Butler-Jones, Giant #347 Beverly...