To our members who work at
A&P,
We understand that the
A&P stores auction has been an uncertain and stressful period for all of
you and your families. Please know that you are not facing this tough time
alone. The UFCW International, RWDSU, and your Local Union are completely
committed to helping you and your families in every way we can.
As of today, the A&P
stores has auction concluded with a number of stores not being sold. We do not
know if any further auctions or sales will occur and we are extremely
disappointed to say that these unsold stores will most likely close within the
coming weeks.
Local Union
Representatives will be reaching out to members in affected stores and staff at
our offices will be readily available to address any questions or concerns.
Please know that our primary focus going forward will be helping you and your
family move forward into better jobs and lives.
For stores that were sold,
we are actively seeking opportunities to negotiate with new owners so that we
can quickly secure jobs and peace of mind for those members and their families,
but not all buyers have agreed to meet.
We realize how frustrating
and confusing this process can be and have launched a website, www.ufcwmemberresources.com, which will give you quick access to information
about resource fairs, resume writing, and other critical services that may be
available to you.
To help you and your
family, we encourage everyone to attend a local resource fair if they can. A
schedule of these fairs can be found at www.ufcwmemberesources.com. Your Union Representative should also have details.
These resource fairs are
designed to help you with resume writing, job applications, job search, health
care information and obtaining new skills. They also provide attendees with
in-depth information about how to sign up for programs that are designed to
help them and their families.
To help members find new
jobs, we have arranged for local union grocery stores to participate in these
events so that they may conduct interviews and accept applications from attendees
for job openings that they may have now or in the future.
We know that this is an
incredibly difficult time for you and your family. We are here to help. We are
a union family and we will stand together to get through this.
If you have any questions
or concerns, please reach out to your Union Representative or your Local Union.
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