No specific details of the proposed agreement were released, although union officials said it includes higher wages, additional pension contributions, better and faster access to health care benefits and improvements in staffing.
“This victory wouldn’t have been possible without the power of our collective action,” the UFCW Stater Bros. Bargaining Committee said in a statement released Wednesday night announcing the agreement.
“Together, we stood up to the company’s disrespect and made it clear that we are a strong union family, united in solidarity to fight for the contract we deserve. ”
Further details of the tentative agreement will be shared exclusively with union members in upcoming meetings, with more information shared with the public after voting is completed, the union said.
The agreement was reached after four negotiating sessions in nine days.
“Negotiations were conducted in good faith, with both sides working hard to reach a fair deal that supports our teammates and holds the line on prices for our customers,” Stater Bros. Markets said in a statement.
“We appreciate the collaborative effort and are encouraged that the union is recommending the agreement for ratification.”
The union workers had previously authorized a strike if a deal could not be reached.
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