CVS Workers Reach Tentative Agreement on Contract

“Today proves that when workers fight, we win."

San Diego, CA – The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 5, 135, 324, 648, 770, 1167, 1428 and 1442, together representing more than 7,000 CVS workers across California with over 900 in San Diego County, reached a tentative agreement securing better wages, more secure staffing, and a more affordable healthcare plan for our B stores.

The UFCW CVS Bargaining Committee said the following: 

“We are proud to announce a tentative agreement with CVS that we unanimously recommend to our co-workers. For the last five months, we have been fighting hard for a fair contract – from a strike to actions, delegations, rallies, petitions, and conversations with our co-workers and customers; we have shown the strength that comes when workers stand together for a better life.

“Our strength was on display this past weekend as CVS workers from seven stores in Los Angeles and Orange County participated in an Unfair Labor Practice strike to protest CVS' unlawful activities. Striking workers received customer and community support and showed their determination to secure a contract reflecting the value of our essential healthcare services free from CVS’ underhanded tactics. 

“We are grateful for the solidarity and strength our co-workers have shown throughout negotiations as well as the overwhelming support we have received from our customers and community members during our strike.

“Today proves that when workers fight, we win. We look forward to discussing the details of this agreement with our co-workers before we make our voices heard during the voting process.”

Further details of the tentative agreement will be shared exclusively with union members during the vote. After the vote closes, the results will be tallied, verified, and shared with members. Vote results and further information on the contract will be shared with the public after our membership has had a chance to review and vote on their contract.

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United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 135 represents over 12,000 workers throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties in industries including grocery, retail, pharmacy, meat processing, gaming, cannabis, and more. UFCW Local 135 is part of the 1.3 million-member UFCW International.