After nearly six months of bargaining with Albertson/Safeway and Kroger for a new contract that respects our work, increases our wages, and improves our retirement and healthcare, we are holding a contract votes across Washington, Idaho and NE Oregon! This notice serves to inform all members that a critical membership meeting will be held on August 20, 21 & 22, 2024. We will be conducting a vote on the fully recommended tentative agreement our bargaining team reached on April 30, 2024.

VOTE TIMES & LOCATIONS:

Tuesday, August 20 from 9am-12pm or from 3pm-7pm

📍 Best Western Plus The Inn At Hells Canyon - Expedition Room, 1395 Bridge St, Clarkston, WA 99403

and

Wednesday, August 21 from 9am-12pm or from 3pm-7pm

📍 Courtyard Walla Walla - The Blues 2, 550 W Rose St, Walla Walla, WA 99362

For all Clarkston, Lewiston, Freewater & Walla Walla contracts: Albertsons Lewiston-Clarkston Grocery, Albertsons Lewiston-Clarkston Meat, Freewater & Walla Walla: Albertsons Walla Walla Grocery, Albertsons Walla Walla Meat, Safeway Walla Walla - Milton-Freewater Grocery, Safeway Walla Walla - Milton-Freewater Meat.

Thursday, August 22 from 9am-12pm or from 3pm-7pm

📍 Best Western Plus Lake Front Hotel - Sage Room, 3000 W Marina Dr, Moses Lake, WA 98837

For all Ephrata & Moses Lake contracts: Safeway Ephrata Grocery, Safeway Ephrata Meat, Safeway Moses Lake Grocery, Safeway Moses Lake Meat.

For questions, please contact your Union Representative, bargaining committee members, and stewards for critical updates as things can change quickly and are time sensitive. If you are unable to connect with your union rep, steward or bargaining committee member you may call the MRC at 1-866-210-3000 for more information.

All members in good standing at the stores listed above are encouraged to be present for this important vote.