March 26, 2008

UFCW Locals 27 and 400 meeting details for April 1, 2008.

Local 400- Giant


Giant has decided to close its stores from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM on April 1 to allow all UFCW Local 400 members the opportunity to attend the scheduled meeting.


D.C. Armory
2001 East Capital Street (Opposite the RFK Stadium - Stadium/Armory Metro Stop)
Washington, DC


Registration begins at 11:00 AM

Meeting begins at 12:00 PM


In order to expedite check-in at the April 1 meeting, pre-registration cards have been mailed out this week. Please remember to bring your pre-registration card to the meeting for immediate access. If you did not receive a pre-registration card you can still register the day of the meeting on site.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING!

· Note A: Free Parking in Lot #3

· Note B: The D.C. Armory is a Federal Institution which requires security screening upon entering. In order to make entry and registration as effective as possible DO NOT bring any of the following: Drinks, Food, Weapons, ex: box cutters, knives, etc.

Local 400- Safeway

Safeway has decided that it will not be closing its stores on April 1. However, all UFCW Local 400 members wishing to attend the scheduled meeting may request to be scheduled accordingly.

D.C. Armory
2001 East Capital Street (Opposite the RFK Stadium - Stadium/Armory Metro Stop)
Washington, DC

Registration begins at 7:00 AM

Meeting begins at 8:00 AM

In order to expedite check-in at the April 1 meeting, pre-registration cards have been mailed out this week. Please remember to bring your pre-registration card to the meeting for immediate access. If you did not receive a pre-registration card you can still register the day of the meeting on site.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING!

· Note A: Free Parking in Lot #3

· Note B: The D.C. Armory is a Federal Institution which requires security screening upon entering. In order to make entry and registration as effective as possible DO NOT bring any of the following: Drinks, Food, Weapons, ex: box cutters, knives, etc.


Local 27- Giant

Giant has decided to close its stores from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm on
April 1,2008 to allow all UFCW Local 27 members the opportunity to
attend the scheduled meeting.


The final week of negotiations resumed on Tuesday, April 25th.

Last week's talks have produced little movement on such key issues as:

- Health and Welfare
- Pension
- Wages.

Your support and solidarity have never been more important!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your business agent. Your business agent will in your stores throughout the week to update you on any progress that has been made.


Local 27- Safeway

Safeway has decided that it will NOT be closing its stores on April 1, 2008. However, all UFCW Local 27 members who wish to attend the scheduled meeting may request to be scheduled accordingly.

The final week of negotiations resumed on Tuesday, April 25th.

Last week's talks have produced little movement on such key issues as:

- Health and Welfare
- Pension
- Wages.

Your support and solidarity have never been more important!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your business agent. Your business agent will in your stores throughout the week to update you on any progress that has been made.