Update on Contract Negotiations
Information regarding contract negotiations will be added to this page. Please check here for updates.
March 10, 2013 — Stop & Shop and 5 New England UFCW Unions Reach New Agreements
We are very pleased to announce that Stop & Shop has reached new bargaining agreements with each of the unions that represent
our associates in New England. The agreements were ratified by union members in a series of meetings held earlier today.
Our goal throughout this process has been to secure fair and reasonable contracts that benefit our associates, their families
and our customers, while also positioning Stop & Shop to compete effectively in what is increasingly a competitive environment.
We are very pleased that these contracts achieve this goal and recognize the outstanding contribution and hard work of our
40,000 store associates.
We thank all of our associates for their continued focus during the negotiations and also thank our customers for their support.
We look forward to continuing to serve our communities across New England.
March 4, 2013 — Stop & Shop and Five UFCW Unions Reach Tentative Agreement
We are very pleased to announce that we have reached tentative agreements with each of the five New England UFCW local
unions. The unions have indicated that they are working to schedule a series of meetings for their members to vote on
the agreements.
Friday, March 1, 2013 — Stop & Shop and UFCW Locals in New England Continue Negotiations
Stop & Shop is continuing contract negotiations with the five UFCW local unions that represent their associates in New
England. At this time, the unions have not scheduled meetings to vote on a contract.
Stop & Shop remains committed to reaching a fair and reasonable contract that benefits its associates, their families
and its customers. The goal throughout these negotiations has been to reach an agreement to ensure associates' wage and
benefit package remains among the best in the retail food sector, while also positioning Stop & Shop to compete effectively
in what is increasingly a competitive environment.
Monday, February 25, 2013 — Stop & Shop and UFCW Locals Extend Contract through Sunday, March 3, 2013
Stop & Shop negotiated throughout the day Sunday with the local unions that represent our store associates in New England.
The parties have agreed to an extension through midnight on Sunday, March 3, 2013, and our associates will continue to work
under the terms of the current collective bargaining agreement.
Stop & Shop is committed to reaching a fair and reasonable contract that benefits our associates, their families and our
customers. Our goal throughout these negotiations has been to reach an agreement that ensures our associates' wage and benefit
package remains among the best in the retail food sector while also positioning Stop & Shop to compete effectively in what
is increasingly a competitive environment.
Saturday, February 23, 2013 — Stores Operating under Current Contract as Negotiations Continue
Stop & Shop negotiated throughout the day with the local unions that represent our store associates in New England. Negotiations with
the unions that represent our associates are continuing Sunday, and our associates are working under the terms of the current collective
bargaining agreement while these discussions are ongoing. Our stores will continue to operate under the terms of the current collective
bargaining agreements.
Friday, February 22, 2013 — Contract Negotiations Continue into Weekend
This week, Stop & Shop continued negotiations with the unions that represent our store associates in New England whose contracts expire
February 23, 2013.
Although negotiations are continuing, union leadership have postponed meetings scheduled for this Sunday to vote on a contract. Stop & Shop
remains committed to reaching a fair and reasonable contract that benefits our associates, their families and our customers. Our goal
throughout these negotiations has been to reach an agreement that ensures our associates' wage and benefit package remains among the best in
the retail food sector while also positioning Stop & Shop to compete effectively in what is increasingly a competitive environment.
February 15, 2013 — Healthcare Coverage and Contract Negotiations
Recently, union representatives have publicly expressed concern about healthcare coverage under the contract currently
being negotiated. We respect the negotiating process and as matter of policy do not discuss the details of our bargaining
sessions with the unions that represent Stop & Shop associates. We are committed to reaching a reasonable contract
that benefits everyone.
February 7, 2013 — Ads for Temporary Replacement Workers
In late January, Stop & Shop placed advertisements for temporary replacement workers in local publications. As the
negotiations continue, in the event a union initiates a work stoppage, Stop & Shop wants to ensure that we will be
able to maintain our store operations and serve our customers. Toward that end we are recruiting possible temporary
replacement workers as part of our standard contingency planning.
This action is not a reflection on the state of negotiations. It is simply a part of a standard contingency plan to minimize any potential impact to our customers in the event that a union decides to take action.
December 13, 2012 — Contract Negotiations Begin with UFCW Locals in New England
Formal contract negotiations began between Stop & Shop and UFCW Locals 1459, 328, 371, 919 and 1445. We will update this
section with any developments as negotiations progress.