“Pharmacists need a contract that reflects their value” - Our patients stand with us

We were out in front of stores engaging with patients while the companies wasted time at the bargaining table

We met with Albertsons and Ralphs for two days of bargaining this week and not much movement was made. We’ve told them over and over that staffing is a huge priority for not just us, but also our patients, and they don’t seem to care. 

So we took our fight to the stores.

Today, our bargaining committee members were joined by customers and co-workers, as well as pharmacists not on the bargaining committee in front of the Albertsons in Buena Park. The turnout was HUGE to talk to patients, and survey them about wait times, staffing conditions, and medication safety. Actions will continue next week, after which, we’ll release the results of the in-person survey. (Spoiler alert: patients hate understaffed pharmacies as much as we do!)

The companies aren’t offering any bargaining dates until June 30th & July 1st. Why? Because they don’t feel a need to make any movement until they see more engagement from more pharmacists. 

What You Can Do

Continue wearing your buttons and lanyards. Keep talking to patients and asking them to fill out the survey. Join a multi-local Zoom meeting on Monday, May 25 at 7:00PM, to hear what comes next.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AsB05_tWSByaoxBYPr6WnA 

In the meantime, contact your union representative if you have any questions about bargaining or to attend our next session.

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