On August 2, 60 members of UFCW Local 1776KS who work at the Giant Eagle Micro Fulfillment Center in Edgewood, Pa., ratified their first union contract. These workers are employed as clerks, drivers, and receivers. They joined our union family in February of this year.
The three-year contract includes significant wage increases, reduced health care contributions, improved vacation time, and an enhanced bereavement policy. Additionally, under their union contract, workers now have a solid grievance procedure in place and a newly established Safety and Health Committee.
“This first contract is a milestone for our members at the Giant Eagle Micro Fulfillment Center,” said UFCW Local 1776KS President Wendell Young IV. “It represents not only a significant improvement in their wages and benefits, but also a powerful statement about the value of collective action. By coming together, these workers have secured a contract that recognizes their hard work and dedication, and lays the foundation for a safer, more equitable workplace.”