We have reached a tentative agreement with Payless Foods. Your Bargaining Committee is recommending a “YES” vote on this contract. There are no are takeaways to members and improvements include: 

• New wage scales to bring grocery journey rates up to other area grocery contracts.

• Holiday premium pay rates for grocery increased to time-and-a-half.

• Raises for journey rates ever year of the contract with full retro back to expiration.

• Other improvements!

Voting will be by a drop-in meeting at Payless Foods (1609 E Main St, Freeland, WA 98249) on Monday, August 9 from 1PM to 4PM in the breakroom! 

UFCW 21 members in good standing are encouraged to attend the meeting, ask questions, and vote on the contract.