For the first time in the grocery store’s history, thousands of Union grocery workers walked off their jobs at Raley’s supermarkets this weekend, citing management’s unlawful implementation of takeaways and unfair labor practices.

Raley’s employees went on strike Sunday morning, November 4, 2012 after not coming to an agreement with management.
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Following days of intense negotiations in the presence of Federal Mediator Greg Lim, leaders of UFCW 8-Golden State and UFCW Local 5 announced a strike was in effect at Raley’s, Nob Hill and, in all likelihood, Bel Air stores in Northern and Central California. The labor dispute involves approximately 7,000 union members.

UFCW Local 8-GS and Local 5 members are asking community members to honor the picket lines, and take their business to other union grocery stores until Raley’s shows its workers the respect they deserve.

For more information, visit the UFCW Local 8-GS website, the UFCW Local 5 website, or call the strike hotline at 1-800-619-4036.