Workers at Three Local Rite Aid Stores to See Gains After Union, Company Reach Tentative Agreement

The union representing more than 3,500 Rite Aid workers across Southern California reached a tentative agreement Friday with the pharmacy chain on a new contract “that delivers wage increases for every member, protections for our health benefits and secures our pension,” the union announced.

The company operates three stores in Pasadena — at 1038 E. Colorado Blvd., 1421 E. Washington Blvd., and 3745 E. Foothill Blvd. (and a fourth local location in South Pasadena).

Further details of the tentative agreement “will be shared with the public after our membership has had a chance to review and vote on their contract,” according to a statement from United Food and Commercial Workers locals 8GS, 135, 324, 770, 1167, 1428 and 1442.

The UFCW Rite Aid Bargaining Committee said in a statement it unanimously recommended the tentative agreement to members of the locals.

“For the last four months, we have been fighting hard for a fair contract — from actions, delegations, rallies, petitions, and conversations with our co-workers and customers,” the statement said. “We have shown the strength that comes when workers stand together for a better life.

“After months of intense bargaining, the company moved significantly, providing the largest monetary increases we’ve ever seen at Rite Aid. We are grateful for the solidarity and strength our co-workers have shown throughout negotiations and the overwhelming support we have received from our customers and community members.”