After Previous Delay, COVID Vaccines for UFCW 1167 Members Are Now Available For Scheduling in San Bernardino and Coachella

Local 1167 has secured Johnson & Johnson vaccines to be administered to UFCW members in Coachella (200 Vaccines) and San Bernardino (500 Vaccines).
All you have to do is tell them you are a UFCW local 1167 member.

If you are interested in receiving a vaccine, please contact the Central Neighborhood Health Foundation to schedule an appointment using the information below.
All appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Central Neighborhood Health Foundation
1329 N. H Street
San Bernardino CA 92405
909-381-0803

Central Neighborhood Health Foundation
1490 Sixth Street
Coachella CA
760-314-3714

Local 1167 ha asegurado vacunas de Johnson & Johnson para ser administradas a los miembros de la UFCW en Coachella y San Bernardino.
Todo lo que tiene que hacer es decirles que es un miembro de UFCW 1167. Si usted está interesado en recibir una vacuna, por favor comuníquese con la clínica Central Neighborhood Health Foundation para programar una cita usando la información abajo.
Todas las citas son programadas en orden de primer llegado, primer servido.

Central Neighborhood Health Foundation
1329 N. H Street
San Bernardino, CA 92405
909-381-0803

Central Neighborhood Health Foundation
1490 Sixth Street
Coachella, CA 92236
760-314-3714

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Imperial County COVID-19 Vaccine schedule

With the combined effort of Vons, UFCW Local 135 and UFCW Local 1167 we hasve been able to secure Covid-19 vaccinations for our members that work in the food industry in Imperial Valley. Click a link below to schedule your appointment. No walk ups.

Vaccines available while supplies last!

• Please try to schedule as soon as possible so we can see what the needs are for our members.
• DO NOT SHARE THE LINK! This link is ONLY for members of UFCW Local 135 and 1167! It is not for family or friends. They will be turned away.
• Clear your web browser if you don’t see availability when booking appointments.

We have 2 vaccination locations in Imperial County:

• Vons 1767 at 415 Main St in Brawley, CA 92227
• Vons 2406 at 750 North Imperial in El Centro, CA 92243

Appointments for Vons 1767 in Brawley

• Monday 3/8 to Friday 3/12
• Appointments available throughout the day.
• Click link to schedule. No walk ups. Members only.

Appointments for Vons 2406 in El Centro

• Monday 3/8 to Friday 3/12
• Appointments available throughout the day.
• Click link to schedule. No walk ups. Members only.

How to schedule an appoinmtment from the links

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San Bernardion County resources for COVID-19 Vaccines

San Bernardino County COVID Update is again publishing twice a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays) and also as needed to share important news and resources in our battle against COVID-19.

Beginning today, eligible workers in the food and agricultural industries can visit the vaccination section of the County’s COVID-19 website to see about scheduling an appointment.

Eligible persons should also remember that County-run vaccination sites are not the only places to receive a vaccine, so they should check with pharmacies, state-run sites, and their own doctor about vaccines.

For more info, visit #SBCountyTogether

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Sign up for COVID-19 Vaccine Notifications

To find out how to be notified when it’s your turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine. If you’re in Los Angeles or San Diego, you can also schedule your appointment, click here.

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Stater Bros to extend $2/hr appreciation pay for two (2) more weeks.

Stater Bros decided to extend the $2 per hour appreciation pay an additional two (2) weeks starting with the work periods beginning Sunday, January 10, 2021, and Monday, January 11, 2021. Pay will be for every hour worked for all employees working in the stores, distribution center, transportation, corporate offices & construction.

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Updated COVID-19 Testing Information

State of California COVID-19 testing informtion click here

Riverside County COVID-19 testing locations: click here

San Bernardino CountyCOVID-19 testing locations: click here

Los Angeles County COVID-19 testing locations: click here

Imperial County COVID-19 testing locations: click here

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Stater Bros to extend $2/hr appreciation pay for additional two (2) weeks.

After much discussion, Stater Bros decided to extend the $2 per hour appreciation pay an additional two (2) weeks starting with the work periods beginning Sunday, December 27, 2020, and Monday, December 28, 2020. Pay will be for every hour worked for all employees working in the stores, distribution center, transportation, corporate offices & construction.

Considering the risks our members face by simply going to work every day serving our communities, UFCW Local 1167 believes this is the right thing to do.

Every day we continue to push for this pay to be restored to ALL OF OUR MEMBERS.

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Albertsons/Vons Frontline Hero Award Pay

Albertsons/Vons Hourly Employees will receive a Frontline Hero Award payable on December 10th, 2020. Bonus pay will be based on $5 per average hours worked for the Twelve-Week measuring period from September 13th, 2020, to December 6th, 2020. Those who averaged more than 40 hours a week during this time period will be credited with that actual average. No one that has worked during that period will receive no less than $75.

Examples:

Employees who averaged 40 hours’ work between September 6 and November 28 will receive $200.

Employees who averaged 15 hours’ work between September 6 and November 28 will receive $75.

Employees who averaged 50 hours’ work between September 6 and November 28 will receive $250.

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Stater Bros to reinstate  $2/hr  appreciation pay for the next three (3) weeks.

Today Stater Bros agreed to reinstates the $2 per hour appreciation pay effective Monday, December 7, 2020 for the next three (3) weeks. Pay will be for all hours worked exclusive of premiums for all employees working in the stores, distribution center, transportation, corporate offices & construction. UFCW 1167 continues to advocate for all of our members for the hero\appreciation pay, our members jobs are critical to our communities.

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Kroger Update

With the recent upsurge in positive case diagnosis for COVID-19, combined with increasing feedback from our associates and customers, Kroger announced that facial coverings will now be required for ALL customers across all stores effective July 22, 2020.

The Kroger mask policy will require that masks be worn by customers in the stores even if not required by local and/or state laws.

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Eligibility Extension for Active Participants Who Lose Eligibility Due to the COVID-19 Crisis

For more information click here

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Stater Bros. Markets Extends Hourly Employees $2.00 Per Hour Wage Incentive.

Stater Bros announced yesterday they would extend the $2.00 per hour appreciation pay to July 5th, 2020.

Stater Bros will also give hourly employees a $100 Stater Bros Gift Card. 

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Telephone Town Hall Replay

If you could not be on last night's COVID-19 Information Telephone Town Hall, you could listen to the Audio by clicking here.

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Gelsons Pay Update

Gelson's announce they will continue the extra $2 per hour through July 5th, 2020.

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Covid-19 Information Tele Townhall Scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 5 pm.

UFCW Local 1167 has scheduled a Kaiser Permanente Physician to hold a Tele Townhall on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 5 pm to answer any questions or concerns members may have regarding the COVID-19 Virus.

All UFCW Local 1167 members will be called at the phone number Local 1167 has on file.

Taking part in the call is easy, if you are interested, all, you have to do is answer your phone.

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ALBERTSONS/VONS APPRECIATION PAY UPDATE

Today, Albertsons / Safeway announced they have decided to end the $2 per hour Appreciation Pay starting Saturday, June 13, 2019.

They have agreed to issue workers a one-time bonus equal to $4 per hour for employee's average hours worked per week between March 15 and June 13. 2020.

Workers who averaged less than 15 hours a week for this period will be credited with a minimum average of 15 hours per week for the bonus.

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Gelson's extend Appreciation Pay

Gelson's has announced they would extend the $2.00 per hour for qualifying employees through June 28th, 2020.

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Stater Bros extend Appreciation Pay

Stater Bros announced today they would extend the $2.00 per hour appreciation pay to June 28th, 2020.

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Albertsons/Vons extend Appreciation Pay

Albertsons/Vons announced today they would be extending appreciation pay until June 13, 2020.

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Bloomington General Membership Meeting Set To Resume

UFCW Local 1167 Bloomington General Membership Meetings will restart with June 24, 2020 meeting, with Social Distancing guidelines.

Outlying area Membership Meetings and New Member Meetings remain suspended until further notice.

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Gelsons Pay Update

Gelson's announce they will continue the extra $2 per hour through June 14th, 2020.

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Stater Bros. Markets Extends Hourly Employees$2/hr. Wage Incentive

Stater Bros. extends the $2/hr. wage incentive for all hours worked for all of the company’s hourly employees that work in the stores, distribution, transportation, corporate offices, and construction through Sunday, June 14, 2020.

To read press release click here

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Kroger Thank You Pay

• Thank You Pay will be paid over two installments to hourly, frontline associates in retail stores, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, central fills, pharmacies and call centers who are active associates as of May 23.
• Full time associates working an average of 30 hours or more per week will receive $400, paid in two $200 installments. • Part time associates working an average of 29.9 hours or less per week (including overtime) will receive $200, paid in two $100 installments.
• However, part time associates working an average of 30 hours or more per week (including overtime) will receive $400, paid in two $200 installments. Average hours will be calculated based on time worked during the weeks of May 3 and May 10.
• Active associates as of May 23 will be eligible for both installments of Thank You Pay based on their status and/or average number of hours worked per week during the measurement period.
• The first installment of Thank You Pay will be paid out on May 28 in the same manner as your normal paycheck (e.g. paper check, direct deposit, global cash card, etc.). The second installment will be paid out on June 18.
• It will be taxed as regular pay, not at the higher supplemental tax rate, and no deductions beyond required taxes and other required withholdings will be withheld.

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Albertsons - Safeway Update

After talks between the union and the company, Albertsons-Safeway has announced they will extend $2/hr premium pay for all workers until May 30th.

Thank you to all of our frontline members. We’ve heard from many that now is the most difficult time they have ever experienced in their careers, and we recognize your hard work and will continue to fight for the better pay and protections you deserve.

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Kroger Update

Stater Bros. Markets Further Extends Hourly Employees $2/hr. Wage Incentive

Stater Bros announced today they would extend the $2/hr. wage incentive for all hours worked for all of the company’s hourly employees that work in the stores, distribution, transportation, corporate offices, and construction through Sunday, May 31, 2020.

“The Stater Bros. Family remains committed to serving the needs of Southern California shoppers,” said Stater Bros. CEO Pete Van Helden. “Every day we are reminded of the unwavering commitment of our employees to the communities and shoppers we serve. We are extremely proud of their dedication and this wage incentive is a recognition of their continued, tremendous efforts,” Van Helden concluded.

To read Stater Bros press release click here

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Albertsons & Vons announce they will extend appreciation pay through May 16, 2020.

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Kroger extends Hero Pay Premium until May 16th. Kroger will also be extending the paid Emergency Leave of Absence policies for associates who have been directly affected by COVID-19.

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To read about the Benefits of First Responder Status for Food Workers

click here

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Read Why Food Workers Should Be Considered First Responders During a Pandemic

click here

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Ralphs and Food 4 Less announce the "Hero Bonus Premium" will move from the bonus to a $2.00 premium on all hours worked.

The UFCW's current collective bargaining agreements with Ralphs and Food 4 Less will dictate how overtime is paid and the premium pay on all overtime hours will be $3.00 on those overtime hours.

This will be a separate line item on our members checks and will be taxed at normal tax rates.

The premium will be from March 29th through April 18th and will be reevaluated at that time. ($2.00 paid up to 40hrs/ $3.00 on all overtime hours)

Safety within Ralphs and Food 4 Less stores

Kroger will provide Ralphs and Food 4 Less stores with forehead thermometers. If an employee has a temperature of 100.4, they will be sent home and asked to see a Dr.

Kroger is also looking to move to directional aisles to help move customers through the stores safely.

Kroger has ordered 7 million masks that will be delivered on April 11th and sent to the stores, they currently have 300,000 masks on hand that are ready to be sent to Ralphs and Food 4 Less on April 9th.

Kroger curently has 50,000 cases of gloves on hand.

If you have any questions, please contact your union representative.

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Help call on the State of California to designate essential retail workers as emergency frontline personnel.

Tell Gov. Gavin Newsom to Take Executive Action to Support Grocery and Pharmacy Store Workers.

To find out how click here

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Summary: Governor, employers acknowledge workers at supermarkets and drug stores, provide compensation, support and respect they deserve on front lines against pandemic

President Joe Duffle calls for ‘kindness and civility’ in stores

March 26, 2020

Responding to requests by UFCW unions and their allies, California’s government and employers have taken dramatic steps in the past week to reward workers in supermarkets and drug stores, protect their health and give them the compensation, support and respect they deserve on the front lines of the pandemic.

“This global health crisis underscores the essential support to our communities provided by grocery workers, pharmacists, delivery drivers, food processors and others courageously rising to meet the challenges of this outbreak. Increasing pay for those on the frontlines is critical,” said Joe Duffle, President of UFCW Local 1167.

Here is a brief summary of recent events in the rapidly evolving story:

• Significant temporary wage increases — Several union-affiliated chains announced significant wage increases for workers in supermarkets and drug stores. Here are some examples:
  

• Workers at Albertsons, Pavilions and Vons are earning an extra $2.00 per hour as “appreciation pay” for their service during the pandemic. The enhanced pay is retroactive to March 15 and will continue at least until March 28. Albertsons, Pavilions and Vons have agreed to extend the $2.00 “appreciation pay" to April 18th
  
• Ralphs and Food 4 Less announced they will pay $300 to full-time workers and $150 to part-time employees on April 3. The extra pay applies to workers who work during the March 8-28 payroll period and were hired on or before March 1.


• Workers at Rite Aid drug stores are earning an extra $2.00 per hour for their service during the pandemic. The retroactive increases began March 15. In addition, Rite Aid is increasing its employee discount to 35% and relaxing its dress code. 


• Stater Bros. Markets is giving a $2.00-per-hour pay raise to its workers. The raise will apply to all hourly employees over the course of four weeks, March 23-April 23.

Sick pay and leaves of absence — In cooperation with UFCW Local 1167, employers are instituting special policies relating to sick pay and leaves of absence during the COVID-19 crisis. For example:

• Albertsons, Pavilions and Vons will pay up to two weeks of replacement wages to any employee diagnosed with COVID-19. If unable to return to work after two weeks, the employee will be able to use any other sick leave/pay provision under the contract. In addition, the company will pay up to two weeks of replacement pay to any employee who is required to self-quarantine after being guided to do so by a health care provider, or if the company requests the employee do so based on current CDC risk assessment factors. Members out on sick leave during this period will not suffer losses in seniority or vacation benefits under the contract. making all reasonable efforts to accommodate scheduling changes needed by employees with childcare needs during school closures, including working different schedules or taking temporary transfers to stores closer to the employees’ homes or childcare facilities. The employer will work with the union to help employees find needed childcare facilities.
  
• CVS requires employees to contact the leave of absence department so the company can review eligibility for a paid leave during this period.
  
• Workers at Ralphs and Food 4 Less who are diagnosed with COVID-19 will be paid up to two weeks of replacement pay while unable to work. If unable to return to work after two weeks, they will then be able to use any sick leave they are normally entitled to under the contract. Anyone who is required to self-quarantine will be paid up to two weeks of replacement pay if they are required to do so by their health care provider or if the company requests they do so based on CDC risk assessment factors.

• Rite Aid will provide 14 days of paid leave “pandemic pay” for workers who test positive for COVID-19 or are quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19. Those who cannot find alternative arrangements for childcare will be placed on an unpaid, job-protected administrative leave. During this time, workers may use accrued time off.
  
• Stater Bros. Markets pay any employee diagnosed with COVID-19 up to 14 days of sick pay while unable to work. Sick pay will be paid for 5 days in the first week, 5 days the second week and 4 days on the third week if necessary. If unable to return after 14 sick days, they will be able to use any sick leave normally entitled to under the contract. If an employee is required to self-quarantine, they will be paid in the same manner if they are required to do so by their health care provider or if the company requests they do so based on current CDC risk assessment factors.

• Other measures — UFCW Local 1167 is working with the employers to implement important health and safety measures, as well as worker protections. Here are some examples:

• Albertsons, Pavilions and Vons are installing acrylic barriers to help protect workers from exposure at check stands and other locations throughout the stores. This will take weeks to implement throughout the state.
  
• El Super has provided employees guidance in following the CDC’s recommendations to prevent the spread of viruses, including proper handwashing and hygiene. The company has reiterated to employees the importance of staying home if they are sick and has reviewed and reinforced sanitation measures.
  
• Ralphs and Food 4 Less also are installing acrylic barriers in their stores. In addition, they have established Helping Hands, a financial assistance program for workers struggling financially because of COVID-19.  Other steps include addressing the need for more flexibility with scheduling for members with children who attend schools that are closed, including working different schedules or taking temporary transfers to stores closer to members’ homes. If an employee cannot work due to childcare needs, the employee will be granted a personal leave of absence and will be allowed to return to work with all seniority as soon as the childcare needs are resolved.
  
• Stater Bros. Markets is committed to allowing members to wear gloves. Time is given to wash hands regularly and workstations are sanitized hourly. Like other stores, Stater Bros. has modified its store hours to 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Seniors 65+ can shop earlier at 7:45 a.m. In addition, the company is monitoring the flow of customers to a reasonable number at any given time. Discipline for attendance issues caused by COVID-19 will be discontinued during this period. Also, store managers will temporarily be allowed to post work schedules at noon on Tuesdays.

• Seeking kindness and civility toward workers — President Duffle said “working together, our communities will get through this crisis. Let’s treat each other with kindness and civility, keeping in mind we are all neighbors and friends doing the best we can.”

“Our union’s members put themselves on the line every day to ensure we have safe, efficient and equitable access to food, medicine and essential goods,” President Joe Duffle said.

“They do this in extremely stressful circumstances with panicked shoppers needlessly stripping the shelves and acting rudely to each other as well as the employees.”

Duffle noted that the supply chains for supermarkets and drug stores remain robust and deliveries of products arrive on a daily basis.

“There’s no reason to panic and no reason to hoard,” President Duffle said. “There’ll be plenty for everyone if we all shop for the week ahead.”

UFCW Local 1167 President, Joe Duffle