(ACROSS CENTRAL & NORTHERN CALIFORNIA) - United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 8-Golden State has announced a tentative contract agreement with the Raley’s Companies, covering 6,000 Workers employed at supermarkets located across Central and Northern California.

UFCW Members work at Raley’s locations, as well as Bel Air and Nob Hill Stores, which are two other retail banners under the grocery holding company.

The new contract delivers meaningful wage increases, ratification bonuses, strong health care and pension protections, and other scheduling and contract improvements for thousands of Grocery Workers, Union Officials said.

“This agreement is the direct result of Members remaining united throughout the process,” UFCW Local 8-Golden State President Jacques Loveall said. “Our Members don’t just keep these stores running, they’re the heart of their communities. This agreement honors their dedication and ensures they’re treated with the respect they deserve. We’re deeply grateful for the continuous support of the Members. Their unwavering commitment has a meaningful impact in negotiations.” 

The new agreement includes: $4 per hour in wage increases, over 3.5 years, for experienced Clerks and above, and Journeyman Meat Cutters; Wage increases for many in the step progressions, effective after ratification; A Contract Ratification Bonus of $1,100 for Full-Time Workers, $750 for Part-Time Workers; Sunday Premium increases for eligible Employees with 20 or more years of service with the employer; Increase in premium pay for Managing Clerk, Senior Head Clerk, Senior Produce Clerk and Night Crew Manager; A fortified and secure retirement plan - including increased funding to the Lifetime Income Security Account (LISA) Pension Plan; Properly funded health care benefits and sick leave payout improvements; and Improved scheduling, seniority holidays, bereavement leave and job protection language.

The contract runs through October 14th, 2028.

Details on the voting process will be shared with UFCW Members in the coming days.

To Directly Access This Labor News Report, Go To: Tentative Agreement Reached for Northern California UFCW members at Raley’s, Bel Air, and Nob Hill – UFCW 8-Golden State