Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Staff at The Fresh Grocer Ratify New Contract

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United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 152 members who work for The Fresh Grocer have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement.

The contract covers meat, seafood and deli department staff at two Philadelphia-area locations. After approving the deal, members received immediate, across-the-board wage increases. Other wins include increased contributions to workers’ retirement savings plan, expanded bereavement leave and more.

“Congratulations to members of Fresh Grocer on ratifying a strong new collective bargaining agreement that benefits everyone,” said UFCW Local 152 Recorder/Executive Vice President Lisa Sanders. “The workers now have higher starting rates, annual wage increases, additional paid time off, and they maintain their good union benefits.”