{"id":53223,"date":"2023-09-14T20:15:41","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T20:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/?post_type=victories&#038;p=53223"},"modified":"2023-09-14T20:15:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T20:15:42","slug":"arizona-workers-at-frys-safeway-and-smiths-supermarket-chains-ratify-new-contract","status":"publish","type":"victories","link":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/actions\/victories\/arizona-workers-at-frys-safeway-and-smiths-supermarket-chains-ratify-new-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Workers at Fry\u2019s, Safeway, and Smith\u2019s Supermarket Chains Ratify New Contract"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On August 31, members of UFCW Local 99 working at Fry\u2019s, Safeway, and Smith\u2019s supermarket chains in Arizona overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract that included the largest wage increase for long-term, full-time employees in over 30 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside a historic $6,000 wage increase for long-term and full-time members, the 30-month contract also includes a new paid holiday for many employees, a ratification bonus, and a reduced health care waiting period for all employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt is always our goal to secure the strongest possible contract for our members. However, as Arizona grocery workers faced rising inflation, a pending mega-merger, and an ongoing global health crisis, our union leadership was prepared to do everything in our power to meet this moment,\u201d said UFCW Local 99 President Jim McLaughlin. \u201cOur ability to reach an early agreement with historic wage increases is a testament to the strength of our membership and the power we have when we stand together in solidarity to raise the standard of living for working families.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On August 31, members of UFCW Local 99 working at Fry\u2019s, Safeway, and Smith\u2019s supermarket chains in Arizona overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract that included the largest wage increase for long-term, full-time employees in over 30 years. 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