Shaw's distribution center workers go on strike in Massachusetts
The Associated Press
METHUEN, Mass. - More than 300 unionized workers at Shaw's supermarkets' distribution center in Methuen have gone on strike after rejecting what they call an "unjust and inequitable" contract offer.
A spokesman for the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 791 said Shaw's offer included increases in health care contributions and "substandard" wage increases that would result in a net loss of money for members over the term of the contract.
The West Bridgewater-based supermarket chain said in a statement that it was "disappointed" with the rejection of "our last, best and final offer" that included "minimal" health care increases.
The Methuen facility distributes meats, dairy products, produce and other perishables to Shaw's and Star Markets throughout New England.
The chain has been a wholly owned subsidiary of J. Sainsbury plc of London since 1987.
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4 COMMENTS
umpy said...
DON'T YOU UNION MORRONS KNOW THIS IS ALL PART OF THE RONALD REAGON AND THE REPUBLICAN PLAN IT ALL STARTED WHAN HE WAS PRESIDENT ! VOTE CHANGE VOTE TEA PARTY !!!!
March 9, 2010 at 10:31 AM Report abuse
Roxane46 said...
Sainsbury has not owned Shaw's since 2004, when they sold Shaw's to Albertson's. In 2006 Albertson's was aquired by Supervalu.
March 9, 2010 at 8:19 PM Report abuse
Iwatch said...
These folks don't realize how fortunate they are to have a job which I am sure pays very well along with generous benefits. More union bankrupting business, driving them overseas wherever possible.
March 10, 2010 at 9:46 AM Report abuse
Wally2468 said...
C&S Wholesale Grocers (Keene, NH) is a union-free shop. Shaw's could very easily buy groceriess from C&S.
March 10, 2010 at 1:54 PM Report abuse