On Nov. 8, over 7,000 members of UFCW Locals 5, 135, 324, 648, 770, 1167, 1428 and 1442 who work at CVS locations across California ratified a strong, new contract with CVS Pharmacy. The agreement was reached after months of negotiations, a three-day ULP strike in Los Angeles and Orange counties, and active participation from thousands of California pharmacists, pharmacy clerks, and technicians.
Key provisions of the three-year contract include:
- Wage increases for all workers each year of the contract. Initial increases will be retroactive to July 7, 2024.
- New longevity rates at 10 and 15 years resulting in wage increases of close to 20 percent over three years.
- Elimination of the two-tier wage scale for store associates and associate Rx classifications.
- Increased health care bonus for employees who were struggling with the high cost of the company plan.
- Protection of health benefits for those employees who are in the union-managed health plan.
“Today, by ratifying this contract, CVS workers have secured significant wage increases for all workers, more secure staffing levels, and a more affordable health care plan for members who were struggling with the high cost of the company’s health plan,” said members of the eight UFCW locals in a joint statement. “After countless hours at the bargaining table and a strategic strike in seven Southern California pharmacies protesting the company’s illegal actions, the hard-working members of the UFCW stood together for their families and each other and secured a strong contract. This contract is a concrete and direct result of the tireless work of the member-led bargaining committee. Together, our members are fighting for a more promising future, and this contract will help to achieve that goal.”
