Albertsons Distribution Center 2026 Bargaining Updates
January 26, 2026
On January 26, 2026, we met with Albertsons for our very first round of bargaining with the largest bargaining committee we’ve ever had, with members representing every classification, work area and shift, including part-timers, in the DC. We showed up as a strong, united force of proud members ready to get the contract we deserve. We began the bargaining session by presenting all of our proposals, including an additional pension so we can retire with dignity, healthcare benefits to keep us well, wages to keep up with the cost of living in Southern California, and a drafting system that works for all of us.
Albertsons asked some questions about our proposals, but didn’t have any proposals of their own ready for us. However, they said they would have some ready the next time we meet.
What we do isn’t comparable to other jobs, and our bodies reflect the wear and tear of working for this company for years. The proposals we gave to Albertsons today express the facts of the work we do every day, and we urge Albertsons to keep that in mind while they write up their proposals.
It’s time to fight to make our jobs and our lives better. We will not accept a contract that is anything less than what we deserve. We all need to stand together, whether we’re at the bargaining table or in the DC, to have the power to show Albertsons that we’re serious about our proposals and that we’re ready to fight together to get a contract we deserve.
What’s next?
We will meet with Albertsons again on February 9, 2026, for our second round of bargaining, and we will send another update after that session. In the meantime, follow UFCW 324 on our website and social media accounts! These platforms will house the most up-to-date information, with bargaining updates and other content about the contract fight, so make sure all of your co-workers stay informed and follow the accounts!
www.ufcw324.org
@UFCW 324 on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok and BlueSky.
If you have any questions about bargaining, or if there is anything we can help you with, please do not hesitate to reach out to your Steward, Union Representative, or Bargaining Committee Members.
In Solidarity,
Your Albertsons Distribution Center Bargaining Committee
