New Tentative Agreement Reached

Ralphs and the UFCW SoCal Locals have reached a new tentative agreement for pharmacists represented by Locals 135, 324, 770, 1428 and 1442. This deal was reached after a full day of discussions between the Company and union officials.

Local 1167 previously ratified the September 11 Comprehensive Offer to Settle.

What’s in the New Agreement
Ralphs new offer prioritizes wage increases over supplemental pension investment, delivering what your pharmacist-led bargaining committee said matters most to you:

• $3.50/hourfor Top Rate pharmacists effective the first Monday following ratification plus, $2.00/hour in 2027
• Previously agreed-upon contract terms
  • Increases to graduate, undergraduate and pharmacists in the progression
  • No increase to weekly healthcare premiums
  • Continued Company contributions to the legacy pension plan
  • Up to 12 hours of holiday pay for 12-hour pharmacists, a job bidding process, and just cause protections around demotions

Understanding How the Deal was Made
The new agreement restructures the Company’s investment by eliminating the third-year wage investment included in the comprehensive offer to settle and redistributing investments planned for years one and two of the agreement.

• The supplemental VAPP contribution is eliminated with that money now going into the first-year wage increase.
• The second-year wage increase is reduced by $0.25.
• Retro pay, which required a 1^st-vote ratification, and is not in the new offer.

We Encourage You to Vote for Ratification
Our goal from day one is to invest in a market-competitive comprehensive compensation package. We believe this new deal does just that.

We Believe No One Wins with a Strike: Your full 2026 increase of $3.50/hr will be effective the first Monday after ratification. A strike or 2^nd no vote will only delay that increase, effectively reducing the Company’s investment in you.

This is a strong offer that provides increases for all pharmacists. We encourage you to vote in favor of ratification.

Next Steps

• The union has agreed to vote this new offer and will provide details about how you can vote.
• Our pharmacies remain open; pharmacists should continue reporting to work as scheduled.

Ralphs is preparing responsibly for potential disruption, so patients continue to have access to care.