A&P announced last week that the company would close 32 underperforming stores in the chain’s network of stores. Every UFCW member is affected by this announcement in one way or another. Together, the 14 UFCW local unions who represent workers at the chain’s 395 stores are working diligently to put UFCW members in the best possible position for whatever the future holds for this company.
The UFCW A&P local unions have retained financial analysts and bankruptcy attorneys so that our interests are represented in the bankruptcy proceedings. UFCW leaders sit on the creditor’s committee. By committing to a unified approach, every UFCW local union is operating from the same position – that together, we are stronger.
We are facing a lengthy process and encourage you to have patience. Last week’s store closing news was a shock, but as a group, the UFCW was able to respond similarly in every location by using the existing collective bargaining agreement to protect as many jobs as possible. Several hundred Teamster brothers and sisters have lost their jobs as a result of A&P’s management decisions during this process. You may have seen them protesting the company at your store or stores in your area. Talk to your union representative about the best way you can show your support.
If you have any questions about the bankruptcy process and how it might affect your store, please attend your next General Membership meeting on March 9, 2011 (RSVP on Facebook), or ask your union representative at (800) 522-0456.
The UFCW A&P local unions have retained financial analysts and bankruptcy attorneys so that our interests are represented in the bankruptcy proceedings. UFCW leaders sit on the creditor’s committee. By committing to a unified approach, every UFCW local union is operating from the same position – that together, we are stronger.
We are facing a lengthy process and encourage you to have patience. Last week’s store closing news was a shock, but as a group, the UFCW was able to respond similarly in every location by using the existing collective bargaining agreement to protect as many jobs as possible. Several hundred Teamster brothers and sisters have lost their jobs as a result of A&P’s management decisions during this process. You may have seen them protesting the company at your store or stores in your area. Talk to your union representative about the best way you can show your support.
If you have any questions about the bankruptcy process and how it might affect your store, please attend your next General Membership meeting on March 9, 2011 (RSVP on Facebook), or ask your union representative at (800) 522-0456.
Yours truly,
Bruce W. Both
President
President
Remember our next General Membership Meeting is March 9, 2011!
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