Latest Update – March 3, 2010

Statement from ACME Markets

March 3, 2010

“We want to thank our associates for ratifying the contract today. We are proud that this contract will provide them with good wages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and more secure pensions, while helping us compete in the marketplace. We look forward to working together to serve our customers and the community.” 

Welcome

ACME has been negotiating with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1360 to reach agreement on a new contract for employees it represents in 31 of our stores in New Jersey and Pennsylvania since April 2009. This site provides relevant news, updates, and other vital information that affects our business and our industry. We encourage you to check back regularly.

Stable Jobs. Access to Quality Affordable Health Care. More Secure Pensions.

We want to be able to respond to the changing competitive environment so we can protect market share. We need to have the right people in our stores at the right time to serve our customers. We must keep the costs associated with running our business in line with others in the marketplace. And we have to invest in our business to keep things fresh, exciting and relevant. Our goal is to reach a fair contract that balances all those factors.

ACME recognizes UFCW Local 1360 as THE exclusive bargaining representative FOR associates in 31 of our New Jersey and Pennsylvania stores. This notice is for informational purposes only.

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