Today, the Unions and Employers were able to work out a solution to IRS Code section 412(e) funding issues that have been holding up negotiations. This is an extremely important development that will allow our pension plan to emerge from critical status by increasing the Employer contribution rate by reasonable amounts over the next several […]
read more »Even though our contracts with Albertsons, Ralphs, Vons, Stater Bros and Gelsons expire 3/6/16, all wages, benefits and working conditions of the current contract remain in FULL effect during the bargaining process. We will give you updates as new information develops. Please make sure your Union has your current cell phone number if you wish […]
read more »Bargaining over the Master Food Agreement has gotten off to a slow start due to pension funding issues which require IRS approval. The Trust Fund attorneys and consultants representing both the Unions and the Companies are working diligently to obtain answers from the IRS and we hope to have guidance in the near future. Several […]
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