This past week, around 3,500 members of Locals 5 and 8GS ratified a new contract with their employer, Rite Aid by an overwhelming vote. The new contract includes across-the-board wage increases and a ratification bonus, as well as preserving the members’ pension and health care benefits. This three year contract was ratified by a mail-in ballot and is the result of the hard work by negotiating committees with members from both locals.