A strike by workers at grocery store chains Safeway and Albertsons appears to be on hold as employees continue to negotiate a new agreement. The labor dispute involves over 20,000 workers from both companies, with the workers seeking better wages, benefits, and working conditions.
According to reports, the two-day negotiation session between the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFcw) union and the companies’ management ended without an agreement. The workers had voted in favor of a strike but decided to wait for further talks before taking action.
The negotiations aimed to address issues such as wages, healthcare benefits, and pension plans, which have been contentious points between the union and the companies. While no official timeline has been set, both parties are expected to resume talks soon.
As the situation unfolds, workers and management will continue to engage in discussions in an effort to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Any further developments on the strike negotiations will be closely monitored by labor experts and stakeholders involved.
Source: https://www.9news.com/article/money/business/safeway-albertsons-workers-vote-strike-agreement-stalls/73-5cc4eeb8-d721-46de-8963-d131ef20dfb6