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Grocery workers union prepares for strike possibility

Posted at 8:16 AM, Nov 16, 2016
and last updated 2016-11-16 16:48:34-05
BALTIMORE (AP) - A union representing grocery store workers says it is negotiating with Giant and preparing for the possibility of a strike.
 
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 27 leaders say in a statement Sunday that they have reached a tentative agreement with Safeway. They say they're prepared to recommend the agreement for ratification at a contract meeting on Wednesday. But they say Giant still won't agree to a similar deal.
 
Giant Food said in a statement Tuesday that negotiations are continuing and Giant is committed to reaching a fair and reasonable contract
 
The union says its current contract extension expires Friday and it is beginning preparations in case a strike is needed. They tell members that they will share information they will need to prepare financially.
 

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