Stater Bros. Update: We’re Taking an Unfair Labor Practice Strike Vote!

Two months ago, Stater Bros. refused to negotiate with us until we reached a deal with Ralphs and Albertsons. Last week our fellow union members at Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions overwhelmingly voted yes to ratify a new contract that includes higher wages, improved pension, health and welfare improvements, staffing, and other improvements they deserve as the backbone of these companies. 

Stater Bros., it’s now your turn.

We’re returning to the bargaining table on July 30 and 31. Since March, we’ve pushed Stater Bros. for real solutions to short staffing, unsafe conditions, and unfair wages, but all we’ve seen is disrespect and frivolous bargaining sessions. And while we’ve been fighting to reach a deal, they’ve been breaking the law, unlawfully surveilling members who have been active in the contract campaign, discriminating against members who support the union, interrogating members and bypassing the union’s bargaining committee and making proposals directly to members.

That’s why we’re scheduling unfair labor practice strike authorization votes next week.

The ULP Strike Vote will be held soon. Check with your Union Local for details.

We’ve never had to take an Unfair Labor Practice strike vote at Stater Bros., but the company has changed. By violating our rights, Stater Bros. is making our fight for our futures, our families, and our communities harder. That’s why we need EVERY SINGLE UNION MEMBER to come out and vote YES during the Unfair Labor Practice Strike vote. We need to send a loud and clear message to them that we won’t accept their unlawful behavior.

Stay involved and do not hesitate to reach out to your Steward, Union Representative, or Bargaining Committee Member with any questions. 

In Solidarity,
Your Stater Bros. Grocery Workers Rising Bargaining Committee