Albertsons and Ralphs Came to Make Cuts, Not to Bargain As Our Contract Nears Expiration
Second Albertsons and Ralphs Bargaining Session Update
Today we met with Ralphs and Albertsons for our second bargaining session. We spent the afternoon hearing the companies’ responses to our proposals and the changes they want to see in the contract.
At our last session, we made our priorities known to Ralphs and Albertsons, but the companies only came today to whittle away on the protections we have in the contract. And they didn’t even respond to some of our most important issues like wages, benefits, and staffing.
Our contract expires on March 1, and it’s time to fight to make our jobs and our lives better. We will not accept a contract that is anything less than what we deserve. Whether we’re at the bargaining table or in our pharmacies, we have the power to show Ralphs and Albertsons that we’re serious about our proposals and that we’re ready to stand together to get a strong contract. We’ve shown up on the Kaiser picket lines in the past week to show solidarity with the 34,000 nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals who are already striking.
This is our fight, so let’s show our companies that we are united and we’re willing to fight for ourselves, our co-workers, our patients, and our communities!
Join our campaign kick-off press conference on March 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Ralphs on 3410 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020. Talk to your union representative or bargaining committee members to make a plan to attend. Register for the event here: https://ufcw324.org/grocery-pharmacy-press-conference-rsvp/
Wear your union buttons and lanyards to show your solidarity and power. If you haven’t received your button or lanyard, reach out to your steward or representative.
We have bargaining sessions scheduled for next Wednesday and Thursday, February 18-19, after which we will send you another update.
If you have any questions about bargaining or if there is anything else we can do to support you, please do not hesitate to reach out to your Bargaining Committee Members, Union Representatives or Stewards.
In Solidarity,
Your UFCW Pharmacist Bargaining Committee
