July 7th, 2025
Ralphs and UFCW SoCal Locals Reach Tentative Agreement
Ralphs and the UFCW SoCal Local bargaining committees have reached a Fully Recommended Tentative Agreement. This is great news, and we appreciate your patience during this process.
With the assistance of a federal mediator, the company and union committees met for three consecutive days June 26-28 with additional days of detailed work and have reached a fully recommended tentative agreement on a new contract for Ralphs Southern California associates.
The company and the union were able to reach a fair and balanced agreement that delivers on our goals to invest in a market-competitive wage and benefits package that rewards your hard work:
- investing in associates with market-competitive wages
- maintaining industry leading healthcare
- continuing to invest in your future with pension contributions
- helping to provide affordable groceries for the communities we serve
What’s Next
- In the coming days, the union will share details about ratification vote meeting dates and times.
- We’ll continue to share updates in huddles and at com.
Thank you for your patience during this process and for taking care of our customers and each other.
Ralphs y los Locales del sur de California de UFCW Llegan a un Acuerdo Tentativo
Ralphs y los comités de negociación de los locales del sur de California de UFCW han llegado a un acuerdo tentativo totalmente recomendado. Esta es una excelente noticia, y agradecemos su paciencia durante este proceso.
Con la ayuda de un mediador federal, los comités de la compañía y los sindicatos se reunieron la semana pasada durante tres días consecutivos, del 26 al 28 de junio, con días adicionales de trabajo específico y han llegado a un acuerdo tentativo completamente recomendado respecto a un contrato nuevo para los asociados del sur de California de Ralphs.
La compañía y el sindicato lograron llegar a un acuerdo justo y equitativo que cumple con nuestros objetivos de invertir en un paquete salarial y beneficios competitivos en el mercado que recompensa su arduo trabajo:
- invertir en los empleados con salarios competitivos en el mercado,
- mantener una asistencia sanitaria líder en el sector,
- seguir invirtiendo en su futuro con contribuciones a las pensiones, y
- mantener los precios de los comestibles asequibles para las comunidades donde prestamos servicios.
¿Qué sigue?
- En los próximos días, el sindicato compartirá más información sobre las fechas y los horarios de las reuniones de votación de ratificación.
- Continuaremos compartiendo actualizaciones en las reuniones y en com.
Gracias por su paciencia durante este proceso y por cuidar de nuestros clientes y nuestros colegas.
Ralphs and UFCW SoCal Locals Reach Tentative Agreement • Top Rate Increases of $3.70/hour over 3 yrs
Ralphs and the UFCW SoCal Local bargaining committees have reached a Fully Recommended Tentative Agreement. This is great news, and we appreciate your patience during this process.
With the assistance of a federal mediator, the company and union committees met for three consecutive days last week with additional days of detailed work and have reached a fully recommended tentative agreement on a new contract for Ralphs SoCal associates.
The company and the union were able to reach a fair and balanced agreement that is good for associates and helps to keep fresh food affordable for the communities we serve. Here are some highlights of the agreement:
Market Competitive Wage Investments
- Top Rate Increases: $3.70/hour over three years
- All associates currently in progressions move to next highest step with hours reset to the starting hours of the destination step
- GM Clerk Longevity Bonus Increase of $1.25/hour over three years
- Improved department head premium by $0.50/hour over two years for a total premium of $1.50/hour
- Thereafter Pharmacy Technician Journeyperson Rates Increase of $3.50/hour over three years plus increased progression rates
- New Pharmacy Tech Premium of $2.25/hour (applies to Techs who are certified, authorized and willing to perform immunizations)
- Meat Cutter Progression Rate Increases
- Increased Combo Clerk minimum premiums: 0-9 months minimum of $0.25 per combo hour; over 9 months minimum $0.50 per combo hour
- One Personal Holiday for those hired after March 2004 and who have 5 years of service by 01/01/2027
- Company investment in continued affordable healthcare
- Stable Pension for Retirement– increased company contributions to pension fund
What’s Next
- In the coming days, the union will share details about ratification vote meetings.
- We’ll continue to share updates in huddles and at com as bargaining continues.
Thank you for your patience during this process and for taking care of our customers and each other.
