Albertsons Teamsters ratify new contract

After months of negotiations, more than 1,600 Albertsons (ACI) drivers, warehouse, clerical, and maintenance workers represented by Teamsters Local 952 have overwhelmingly ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement that it says delivers gains in wages, benefits, and job protections. “We made it clear to Albertsons management that our members would not settle for anything less than a top-tier agreement,” said Eric Jimenez, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 952. “This contract reflects the strength and unity of our members. From the beginning, they stood firm and demanded the strongest possible deal.”The agreement provides an immediate $4 per hour wage increase, with raises totaling $10 over the life of the contract. Members also secured a $2 increase in pension contributions and critical language improvements that strengthen working conditions across the bargaining unit.