Local 400 and Local 27 Members Stand United for Good Jobs

April 1, 2008

UFCW Local 400 and Local 27 Members Ratify Fair Contract 

Members of UFCW Local 400 and Local 27 in the Baltimore, Washington, DC area overwhelmingly voted today to ratify a fair contract with Giant and Safeway. 

Thanks to members' strength and solidarity, as well as community and national support, the companies and their employees were able to agree on a contract fair and beneficial to both.  The new 4 year contract includes:

  • quality, affordable health care
  • 1.50 wage increases over 4 years
  • Secured pension fund
  • advanced scheduling to assist parents in better planning for child care and school events, as well as other personal employee events

When UFCW members stand together, they really are more powerful.  And together with their supporters, Local 27 and Local 400 members have proved this by sticking together for a fair contract for all.



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VOICE YOUR SUPPORT
E-mail nationalbargaining@ufcw.org
 and use "UFCW Buzz" for the subject line. 
 

It is so nice to know we are in your thoughts. I truly believed that  we wouldn't have to go though what we went through four years ago. 

Alhold 's last quarter was up by 9.2%. Who got them there ? I think  that would be us. Well, tomorrow if we have great influx of case ready  meat .THAT COULD BE A BAD SIGN. Once again I feel the Love,Thanks
 
Karen, Giant Food
27 years service
Local 27 Baltimore


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To the Grocery Chains in the bargaining process over a new contract with your workers:

They make you the success that you are. SHARE The SUCCESS.

Susan Saunders

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"Good luck ! As said before you people need to strong and united .Remember you people will fighting not only for your contract talks the rest of them across the nation .We will be watching here in Chicago because we will be starting grocery talks with Safeway near the end the of year !"

 
Jeff, UFCW 1546

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"Dear Brothers and Sisters

 
A number of years ago I was an organizer for the RCIA, now UFCW.  Trade unionism will always be in my heart.  Stand strong against your employers!!

Gary E. Neubaum"

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"Stand Strong Locals 27 and 400! I'm your brother here in So. Cal; I took on our 'monster' company in 2004 and 2007. It is very important for all of you to stand strong and stay united because if you do, you will earn a better contract and the company will not want to mess with you next
time!"
Rob, Local #1428
 


 

Links

TAKE ACTION!
     Volunteer to Help
      Download a card for workers
      Send an email/make a phone call

Sticker Campaign
     
  UFCW Local 400 Homepage

UFCW Local 27 Homepage

Get the latest Local 400 news, political alerts, and membership information
Materials

Share the Success Flyers:
Ahold, Flyer 1
 Ahold, Flyer 2
 Safeway, Flyer 1
 Safeway, Flyer 2

Stick Together Flyers:
Ahold, Flyer 1
 Ahold, Flyer 2
 Safeway, Flyer 1
 Safeway, Flyer 2


    Video: Local 400 workers speak out and stick together for bargaining power

 


 

BARGAINING UPDATES:
 

April 2, 2008
Grocery Workers Approve New Contract
Members working at two of the region's largest supermarket chains have approved a new contract with Giant Foods and with Safeway Inc..READ MORE

March 28, 2008
Ministers Urge Safeway, Giant to Share Their Success With Employees
Calling on Giant and Safeway to share their success with the employees and communities that make them profitable, a group of prominent ministers announced that they will actively support 23,000 area workers in their negotiations for a new contract with the supermarket chains...READ MORE

March 27, 2008
Evening Update March 26, 2008
Bargaining will resume on Thursday, March 27, 2008, and are scheduled for Friday, March 28, 2008, Saturday, March 29, 2008, and Sunday, March 30, 2008. Negotiations will continue until a final proposal is received, which will then be presented to you Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Strike preparations are now in place...READ MORE

March 26, 2008

April 1: Giant and Safeway Meeting Information
 

March 24, 2008
UFCW Members Nationwide Show Support for Local 400 and 27 Members
UFCW members of Locals 400 and 27 are standing together for a fair contract--and UFCW members nationwide are standing with them.  Members last week wore stickers to show their support for locals, who are currently bargaining with Giant and Safeway...READ MORE

March 20, 2008
Sticker Campaign Launched
Safeway workers nationwide will be wearing stickers to show solidarity and support for Baltimore/Washington D.C.-area Safeway workers and fellow UFCW members ...READ MORE

March 18, 2008
Safeway hiring ahead of strike
Safeway is looking for temporary employees to operate its grocery stores in case there is a strike at the end of the month, when the contracts expire...READ MORE

March 17, 2008
 Action Alert
Local 400- Safeway's heavy-handed idea of negotiating is to hire strikebreakers while their workers are still in contract talks. You can help Safeway and Giant's working families win a just contract that provides them with the living wage, fair and affordable healthcare health coverage and pensions they deserve...READ MORE

March 12, 2008
 Bargaining continues with Giant and Safeway
The UFCW Local 400 Bargaining Committee met with Giant and Safeway for three days last week. Unfortunately, companies are looking for member concessions which UFCW feels are inappropriate....READ MORE

February 12, 2008
 Negotiations begin
Negotiations with Giant and Safeway began February 13 and 14, 2008. Much preliminary work has been completed for Giant and Safeway members. Future meetings are scheduled on the morning of April 1, 2008 at the D.C. National Guard Armory. Details will be mailed to members prior to the meeting....READ MORE

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