Mid-Atlantic Division West Virginia Associates
Ratify New 3-Year Agreement

Congratulations on your new contract! Mid-Atlantic associates in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. This great news and a great contract for all associates.

Thank you for engaging in the process and voting in support of this agreement. We are proud of this contract, which invests more than $300 million in associate wages over the life of the contract. This new contract represents our associates’ best interests and helps to keep fresh food affordable for the communities we serve.

Here are some highlights of the newly ratified contract:

• No healthcare contribution increases for the life of the contract
• Department Leaders and Top Rate Associates: up to $2.50/hour increase over the life of the contract
• Associates in wage scales: up to $2.90/hour increase over the life of the contract and move to a new wage scale that allows associates to earn more money.
• Night Premium moves to $2/hour
• Pharmacy Technicians: up to $4.50/hour increase over the life on the contract
• Courtesy Clerks: up to $2.35/ hour over the life of the contract
• Retro pay for wage increases effective February 25, if ratified by March 17, 2024
• New Backups move to Top Rate of the new wage scale
• Starting rates move from $11 to $13/hour

Thank you for your patience during this process and for all you do to take care of your customers and each other.