Posts Categorized: Negotiations

UFCW Local 1262 members employed as maintenance workers at a ShopRite store in East Orange, N.J., ratified their first contract on Nov. 12. 

The five-year contract includes wage increases and strong health and welfare benefits. This first contract provides these hard-working men and women with life insurance, pre-paid legal, and vision and dental coverage even for part-timers. The contract also includes premium pay for the night crew, as well as vacation, sick and jury leave time and a defined contribution plan for retirement.

The 20 workers joined UFCW Local 1262 earlier this year in March because they wanted the same wages and benefits as their unionized colleagues who work in the front-end of the store and in the meat and deli section.

“We are so proud to be able to represent these folks,” said UFCW Local 1262 President Harvey Whille. “They saw all the benefits other workers in the store were receiving because they had a union.  They wanted the same quality of life for themselves and their families and spoke up by voting to join Local 1262, and then by voting ‘YES’ to their first-ever contract.  We salute our newest members and look forward to representing them and others who want their fair share of the American Dream.”

Members of UFCW Local 152 who work at Liberty Bell Steak Company in Philadelphia ratified a new contract on Oct. 30 that raises wages and improves benefits.

In the new five-year contract, UFCW Local 152 members secured pay increases each year through 2025, as well as a contract ratification bonus. Retirement security is a top priority for our members, and this contract also includes matching monthly contributions by the employer to the UFCW Local 152 Savings Plan on behalf of every member.

UFCW Local 152 members also secured additional benefits, like access to prepaid legal services and new language for Shop Stewards. As a result, Shop Stewards at Liberty Bell Steak Company can now attend one paid Steward Day per year and meet with new hires for up to 30 minutes to help them learn about how the union is standing up for members every day.

UFCW Local 152 members at Liberty Bell Steak Company produce quality beef chip steaks that are shipped to communities across the country. The company is best known for producing the meat for what is widely known as the “Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich.”

Members of the Negotiating Committee included Assistant Director of Collective Bargaining Lisa Sanders, Union Representative Greg Torian, Chief Shop Steward Fred Drayton, and Committeeperson Vincent Freeman.