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Grocery Workers in Pennsylvania Stand Together for a Better Contract

On April 30, more than 300 members of UFCW Local 152 who work at The Fresh Grocer stores in Philadelphia and Upper Darby, Pa., ratified a new contract. These members work in positions ranging from the friendly front-end staff to the specialized meat, seafood, and deli departments.

The four-year contract includes wage increases across the board for all clerks, classified positions, and department managers. The holiday pay and night shift premiums were also increased. Employees choosing to waive health benefits will now have a greater payment.

To improve their work-life balance, these workers can now take vacation time in days instead of straight weeks and can work four 10-hour days if mutually agreed upon. Funeral leave was also expanded and pandemic language was added to protect these essential workers.

More Meijer Workers in Ohio Join Local 880

Over 1,000 workers at three Meijer stores in Austintown, Medina and Richmond Heights, Ohio, joined UFCW Local 880 on May 6. These workers are employed in a variety of positions, ranging from dry goods stockers to cashiers to roles in the deli, meat, bakery and produce departments.

These workers made the powerful decision to join UFCW Local 880 because they know that being a part of a union means having a voice in the workplace and someone in their corner. The organizing campaign began at the very start: during new hire orientations. From day one, workers were introduced to the value and strength of union membership. Through meaningful conversations, a strong and visible union presence, and support from thousands of active UFCW Local 880 members across Ohio—including Meijer members—these new members made their voices heard by joining our union.

“These new Meijer workers made a smart, powerful choice by standing together and joining Local 880 from day one,” said UFCW Local 880 President Miles Anderson. “They saw the strength of our membership, they heard directly from our union organizers, and they took action to make sure their voices would be heard. We’re proud to welcome them into our union family.”

In addition to this new unit, UFCW Local 880 represents thousands of Meijer workers in Ohio, including Stow; Avon; Mentor; Brimfield; Lorain; Boardman; Seven Hills; Brunswick; Canton; Warren; Wooster; Alliance; and North Canton.