Stater Bros.: We Voted YES! ULP Strike Authorization Overwhelmingly Passes!
We’ve had enough of Stater Bros.’ union-busting tactics and illegal actions that undermine workers
We have spoken loud and clear.
This week, 12,000 Stater Bros. workers across Southern California came together and overwhelmingly voted YES to authorize an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike against Stater Bros. for breaking the law by surveilling, interrogating, and discriminating against union members.
This vote sends a strong message to Stater Bros.: We’ve had enough of their union-busting tactics that undermine workers and silence our voices. And if they thought Stater Bros.’ members could be scared away from standing up for our rights, they found out tonight that they are very, very wrong.
What does this mean?
This vote prepares all of us to take action if Stater Bros. continues to commit unfair labor practices that undermine our rights. It does not mean we are on an Unfair Labor Practice strike right now. If you walk off the job before the union declares a strike, you can be disciplined and/or fired. Remember, you will always be the first to know when we take action.
What’s next?
An Unfair Labor Practice strike is always a last resort, and we will continue to push Stater Bros. to do the right thing. We’re scheduled to go back to the bargaining table on July 30 and 31, where we are demanding that the company stop breaking the law, and negotiate a contract that respects the work we do. We are fed up with being overworked, disrespected, and undervalued.
Meanwhile, stay connected. Stay ready. This is our moment. We are united, and we are ready to do whatever it takes to defend our rights.
We’re ready to show our strength with a rally on August 1, 2025. Join us in Long Beach from 11AM-1PM to demonstrate that we’re ready to do what it takes to get the contract we deserve. RSVP for the action here: https://ufcw324.org/stater-bros-august-1-rally-rsvp/
If you have any questions about what’s happening at the table, the ULP strike authorization, or anything else, reach out to your Bargaining Committee Member, Steward, or Union Representative.
In solidarity,
Your Grocery Workers Rising Bargaining Committee
