UFCW LOCAL 1442
A Message from President Straeter
October 18, 2022
Message from President Michael Straeter Re: Albertsons & Ralphs Merger
As you may have heard this proposed merger may or may not go thru! All is dependent on the Federal regulators. The Federal Trade Commission may fight this merger as being anti-competitive and monopolistic. Our local had six Albertsons at one time that were acquired by Haggen and we were stunned when Haggen went bankrupt in less than 90 days. No doubt, a designed plan by corporate executives to close the stores, sell them off, and make more money on real estate sales. This proposed merger will not benefit the shopping public because prices will not decline even though the corporations claim this will be the main benefits the shopping public will enjoy. I seriously doubt it. We have heard this before and it never seems to materialize nor is it measurable. If this merger goes thru, our members in Southern California may suffer unfavorable consequences such as store closures and layoffs. Our local joins the other Southern California locals in opposing this merger between Albertsons/Vons and Ralphs.
Fraternally yours,
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UFCW Local1442-ATT
October 18, 2022
Message from President Michael Straeter Re: Albertsons & Ralphs Merger
As you may have heard this proposed merger may or may not go thru! All is dependent on the Federal regulators. The Federal Trade Commission may fight this merger as being anti-competitive and monopolistic. Our local had six Albertsons at one time that were acquired by Haggen and we were stunned when Haggen went bankrupt in less than 90 days. No doubt, a designed plan by corporate executives to close the stores, sell them off, and make more money on real estate sales. This proposed merger will not benefit the shopping public because prices will not decline even though the corporations claim this will be the main benefits the shopping public will enjoy. I seriously doubt it. We have heard this before and it never seems to materialize nor is it measurable. If this merger goes thru, our members in Southern California may suffer unfavorable consequences such as store closures and layoffs. Our local joins the other Southern California locals in opposing this merger between Albertsons/Vons and Ralphs.
Fraternally yours,
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Local 1442
9075 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90301
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Contract Negotiations Update
April 6, 2022
After 18 negotiating sessions, we have reached a favorable settlement. Local voting will take place Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 14, at our office – 9075 S. La Cienega Blvd, Inglewood, 90301.
March 30, 2022
Dear 1442 members –
Today marks the 13th day devoted to negotiating a new contract for our Albertsons, Ralphs & Vons members. Negotiations will continue thru April 5th and hopefully end up with a satisfactory settlement!
Fraternally,
Michael Straeter
March 16, 2022
Dear Members,
We have upcoming food negotiations with Albertsons, Ralphs and Vons on March 30th, 31st, April 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, which I hope will yield a satisfactory settlement.
Sincerely yours,
Michael A. Straeter
President
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