Albertsons, Pavilions, Ralphs and Vons workers authorize strike
UFCW Local 135 grocery store workers have authorized an unfair labor practice strike. (Photo courtesy of UFCW Local 135) Southern California Grocery Workers Authorize Strike as Contract Talks Stall Workers at major chains seek higher wages and better staffing while companies push back on costs Approximately 45,000 grocery store workers across Southern California have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike against four major supermarket chains, setting the stage for potential disruptions to food shopping in the region this summer. The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) announced Wednesday that over 90% of its members voted to authorize their bargaining team to call for an Unfair Labor Practice strike at Albertsons, Pavilions, Ralphs and Vons stores. The authorization covers workers from Santa Barbara to San Diego, including thousands of employees at 87 stores in San Diego County alone. Union Demands and Allegations The workers' contracts expired March 2, and ...