Columbus and Central Ohio Associates Ratify New Four-Year Agreement

Congratulations on your new contract! Columbus and Central Ohio associates have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. This is great news and a great contract for all associates.

Thank you to everyone who took time to understand the Fully Recommended Tentative Agreement and vote. We are proud of this agreement. 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:

• Market-competitive wage increases
• Annual Incentive Program for department leaders
• Reduced hours requirement to move through wage scale
• No increases to current weekly healthcare premiums through the life of the agreement
• Secure pension benefits
• Four-year contract term, locking in predictable and dependable increases to help you plan for the future

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