More than 600 pharmacists and pharmacy workers in Southern California could walk out following an overwhelming membership vote to authorize union leadership to call for a strike.
could walk out following an "overwhelming" membership vote to authorize union leadership to call for a strike.United Food and Commercial Workers , which represents workers across seven locals, has filed Unfair Labor Practice charges against the stores with the National Labor Relations Board, claiming they have engaged in "unlawful and unfair treatment.
John Votava, a spokesperson for Ralphs, told CNS the store is continuing to negotiate in good faith and that the strike authorization does not mean there will be a strike or work stoppage. "Our company is committed to continue to negotiate in good faith with the union locals until an agreement is reached that meets the needs of our pharmacy associates and ensures our customers have access to affordable medicines while keeping stores competitive," Votava said.
Votava called the Unfair Labor Practice allegations a "fear tactic UFCW can use to call a strike and cause disruption for our company, associates and communities." He said the National Labor Relations Board has not investigated the claims.Albertsons, which owns Pavilions and Vons, did not respond to a request for comment.that I have read and agree
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