Dear Brothers and Sisters:

As you already know, the federal mediator has required your union and the employers to sign an agreement not t disclose the content of negotiations.

This means we cannot talk about specifics, and makes it difficult to keep you updated on precisely where negotiations are going.

But understand that your union believes we are making slow progress.  We also believe the only reason we are making any progress at all is because you are standing up to the employers.

The Albertsons strike vote and your solidarity forced the employers to bargain seriously, and only continued pressure will keep them at the table.

As soon as we are able to give you specifics, we will.  But you should know that we are negotiating and that your unity is what will make the employers deliver a fair contract.

For more information as it becomes available, check the negotiation website at www.respectufcw.com or call the hotline at 1 (866) 360-9414.

In Solidarity,

    Bill Lathrop

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