Safeway is facing mounting pressure to renegotiate its labor contract as thousands of employees seek better wages, healthcare, retirement benefits, and scheduling improvements. Talks have stalled since March, prompting union leaders to accuse the company of unfair labor practices and prepare for a potential strike. Over 95% of members from three UFCW locals have authorized strike action if negotiations fail. Safeway insists it is bargaining in good faith and has proposed wage increases and continued healthcare investment, but tensions remain high as both sides return to the table.
See "Union workers push for contract renegotiation amid labor dispute with Safeway", Veonna King, KRCR News, July 15, 2025