Workers from over 45,000 grocery stores in Southern California authorized a strike against Albertsons and Kroger due to ongoing labor contract negotiations. The United Food and Commercial Workers union's contract, which expired on March 2, has seen disrupted talks following the firing of the chief federal mediator. Over 90% of members voted in favor of the strike, citing alleged violations by the supermarket chains. The union aims to reinstate a mediator to aid in negotiations slated for late June, while other chains like Gelson's and Super A Foods are extending contracts.
The union representing 45,000 grocery store workers voted to authorize a strike against Albertsons and Kroger after ongoing labor negotiation issues.
90% of the union members voted yes for a strike authorization, protesting alleged labor violations by the supermarket chains during negotiations.
The UFCW is pushing for the reinstatement of mediator Isael Hermosillo, essential for resolving contention in negotiations with the grocery chains.
Grocery store chains like Gelson's Markets and Super A Foods have agreed to extend current labor contracts to facilitate ongoing negotiations.
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