Stop & Shop and more than 30,000 of its employees reach tentative contract agreement

[Sherman A1]

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stop-shop-strike-ends-supermarket-workers-company-reach-tentative-contract-agreement-today-2019-04-21/

Stop & Shop announced Sunday evening that the corporation has reached "fair new tentative agreements with UFCW Locals 328, 371, 1445, and 1459," ending the workers' strike, CBS Boston reports. More than 30,000 employees have been on strike since April 11.

According to Stop & Shop, the three-year agreement included "increased pay for all associates; continued excellent health coverage for eligible associates; and ongoing defined benefit pension benefits for all eligible associates."

The agreement will now need to be ratified by the unions.

"Our associates' top priority will be restocking our stores so we can return to taking care of our customers and communities and providing them with the service they deserve," the store said Sunday.

[shenmue]

1. Thank goodness

[TEB]

2. Awesome for the workers

[mercuryblues]

3. I'm guessing

the empty parking lots were not a good thing. The impact on other businesses were creating a backlash on S&S. Truckers delivering goods and corporate farmers having produce sitting in warehouses. Even though banks and pharmacies stayed open the drop/loss of customers had an impact.