UFCW Twenty Four Seven

Safeway

June 5, 2008
Safeway Negotiations Update May 28, 2008

Progress Made in Safeway Bargaining

After an additional 2 days of bargaining on June 3rd and 4th some progress has been made commented Local 247 Director of Bargaining, Dan Goodman. "At this stage we are really still dealing with many of the non-monetary issues such as the letters of understanding, scheduling issues and the possibility of a full-time reduced work week. The Company has obviously seen many of these issues on the table in previous bargaining but we are having good dialogue and looking at all options. One of our goals was to clean up some of the redundant language that has accumulated over time and make the contract easier for both sides to understand and we're having success doing that."

At this time the Company has not tabled a monetary package but the Union Bargaining Committee has made it clear that the tier system of scheduling is the main focus and many of our other proposals tie into that issue.

Further dates will be posted as we obtain them.

To view the proposal package tabled to the Company click here- Safeway Negotiations 2008 Proposals

Meet Your Bargaining Committee

The following members will make up the Local 247 negotiations team at the bargaining table:

Julia

My name is Julia Rankin and I look forward to achieving the best contract possible for all our members.

Kim I’m Kim Rowe and I work in the Deli Department at Safeway Store 153 in Penticton. I have 12 years with Safeway and find the negotiating process challenging.

Larry

My name is Larry Dalziel and I’m the Meat Manager at Store 195 in Victoria. I have 24 years with Safeway and this is my second time with the Negotiating Committee.

brian Hi. I am Brian Taylor and I am a Meat 2^nd at Safeway Store 23 in North Vancouver. I’ve been with Safeway for 14 years. This is my first time on the Committee and look forward to working for you.

Cathy

Cathy Hoffman-Main works in the deli at Safeway Store 14 in Delta. She has 30 years seniority and is new to the negotiating committee. She looks forward to learning the process.

shona My name is Shona Smith and I’m currently the Deli Manager at Safeway Store 198 in Maple Ridge. I recently had my 30 year anniversary with the Company and look forward to helping achieve the best possible contract for my fellow employees.

sharon

My name is Sharon Baillie and I have worked for Safeway for 19 years. I have been a Shop Steward for the last 7 years. I also sit on the Health & Safety Committee for the last 5-6 years. This is my first time to have the opportunity to be a part of the Negotiating Committee.

james My Name is James Fraser. I began my career in the grocery industry as a General Clerk in 1985. I was hired as a Production Clerk II at Canada Safeway in 1998. I am now a full-time Meat Cutter at Safeway Store 126 in Terrace.

I have been a member of the UFCW for 18 years. I have sat on 5 negotiating committees, worked as a temporary Union Representative, and taken an active role in organizing new members into the Union. I am looking forward to representing my fellow employees’ in this round of bargaining.