Rite Aid Bargaining Update March 24, 2023
The UFCW Local 5 Bargaining team met with Rite Aid representatives on March 10th to continue talks for a new contract. Modest progress was made, but an agreement has yet to be reached by the parties. Local 5 will return to the bargaining table on April 7th and 11th to continue to work towards a fair settlement for Local 5 members working at Rite Aid that addresses the rising cost of inflation, securing our retirement funding levels, and keeps the cost of healthcare affordable. We will continue to keep Local 5 members appraised of the status of bargaining.
Local 5 was also able to confirm payment and distribute checks to members effected by the August 2022 wage progression arbitration ruling that netted eligible Local 5 members over $87,000 in back wages.