UFCW Local 99, Safeway Stores Inc and Kroger Company (Fry's and Smith's) reached a tentative settlement on a new collective bargaining agreement late Thursday evening.
Local 99 will submit the tentative agreement to its Safeway, Fry's and Smiths members with the union's recommendation that it be approved. The union and the companies have agreed to extend the existing contract pending the outcome of the membership vote.
There will be no work stoppage and all stores will continue to operate as normal.
No details of the tentative agreement will be disclosed until the members have an opportunity to review them and vote.
Contacts:
Spokespeople:
UFCW Local 99
Ellen Anreder
(818) 416-9400
or
Safeway
Cathy
Kloos
Office: (480) 894-4129
Cell: (480) 242-2202
or
Fry's
Meghan
Glynn
(513) 658-1418
