Contract talks will resume Wednesday in hopes of avoiding a walkout by thousands of Southern California grocery workers who have already authorized their union to call a strike if negotiations break down.
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Roughly 47,000 workers represented by seven UFCW locals between Central California and the Mexico border were eligible to cast ballots. The membership covers workers at more than 500 stores. “Our proposal invests $141 million in new wages and prevents increases in health costs. This is a serious commitment by Ralphs to Southern California and to our exceptional associates,” said Robert Branton, vice president of operations at Ralphs. “Our three goals throughout negotiations are to reward and invest in our people, keep groceries affordable for our customers and maintain a sustainable business that creates jobs in the future. Ralphs’ proposal meets all three goals.
Union officials said they are seeking a $5-per-hour wage hike, phased in over the next three years, along with bolstered safety standards and “adequate scheduling and hours.” “Ralphs has always been and continues to be a workplace where our associates come for a job and stay for a career,” Branton said.
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