Union, Kroger and Albertsons reach agreement after five months of talks

Workers' unions representing more than 45,000 employees in Southern California have reached an agreement with their employer, Kroger and Albertsons, after five months of the threat of a strike.

According to an update from the United Food and Commercial Workers Union's, after more than 40 hours of bargaining that began last Friday, it reached a tentative agreement that “includes higher wages, more money for pension contributions, additional health and welfare improvements, staffing and more.”

“But remember — nothing is final until we all have the chance to review the details and cast our vote," the union emphasized. Voting will take place next week. 

UFCW said it will schedule vote days, times and locations, as well as informational webinars, soon.