Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions Workers Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract
“This agreement is a testament to the strength, unity, and determination of our members” - UFCW Local 135 President Todd Walters
SAN DIEGO, CA – Today, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 135, 324, 770, 1167, 1428, and 1442, together representing more than 45,000 grocery workers across Southern California, finalized a tentative agreement with Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions. The agreement includes significant improvements for grocery workers, including higher wages, increased pension contributions, expanded health and welfare benefits, staffing commitments, and other key wins.
“This agreement is a testament to the strength, unity, and determination of our members,” said UFCW Local 135 President Todd Walters. “Our members stood strong, took a strike vote over unfair labor practices, and showed the companies that we were ready to fight. They responded with a deal that addresses many of our core issues. This contract reflects the power of our members and what we can achieve when we stand together.”
Further details of the tentative agreement will be shared exclusively with union members in upcoming ratification meetings. After the vote concludes, results will be tallied, verified, and communicated first to the membership. Information about the contract will be made public following member review and vote.
BACKGROUND:
Southern California UFCW Locals represent over 45,000 grocery workers employed at Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions. The current contracts expired on March 2, 2025, prompting months of negotiations and numerous actions under the banner of the Grocery Workers Rising campaign. Visit www.groceryworkersrising.org for more information.
Negotiations with Stater Bros. and Gelson's are bargained separately and are ongoing.
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UFCW Local 135 is San Diego's largest private sector union, representing more than 11,000 members in grocery, retail, healthcare, food processing, and cannabis. UFCW Local 135 is part of the 1.3 million-member strong UFCW International Union.