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CVS pharmacists, clerks and technicians voted Friday to ratify a new three-year contract with the pharmacy.
The 7,000-plus employees, members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, reached the agreement after months of negotiations and a three-day unfair labor practice strike in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Their union locals –135 in San Diego, along with 5, 324, 648, 770, 1167, 1428 and 1442 – released a joint statement, saying they had secured significant wage increases, more secure staffing levels and a more affordable healthcare plan.
“After countless hours at the bargaining table and a strategic strike in seven Southern California pharmacies protesting the company’s illegal actions, the hard-working members of UFCW stood together for their families and each other and secured a strong contract,” they said.
“This contract is a concrete and direct result of the tireless work of the member-led bargaining committee.”
In a statement, CVS officials said they were “pleased to have reached a contract agreement with eight UFCW local unions in California.
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“After months of good faith negotiations, we’ve aligned on a comprehensive benefit proposal that supports our colleagues’ physical, financial, and professional health … We’re proud of our long-standing, productive relationship with the UFCW and we look forward to continuing to work with them moving forward,” the company added.
Key provisions of the agreement, which goes into effect immediately for pharmacy workers in CVS locations across California, include:
- Wage increases for all workers each year of the contract, with initial increases will retroactive to July 7.
- New longevity rates at 10 and 15 years resulting in wage increases of close to 20% over three years.
- Increased healthcare bonus.
