AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN T. NICCOLLAI - FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2022
UPDATE ON COVID TESTING FOR NON-VACCINATED MEMBERS As we get closer to the February 9, 2022 deadline for employees either being vaccinated or tested, we continue negotiations with our Employers.   Obviously, as we stated in our previous posting of December 30, 2021 we are vehemently opposed to the cost of the tests being paid by the employee. In our discussions with Employers, we are exploring any and all options that will allow us to reach a satisfactory course of action.  As the deadline approaches, we expect to agree on a proposal which is in the best interest of our members...
A HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN T. NICCOLLAI - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2021
THURSDAY - DECMEBER 23, 2021 As we regress over the past year, many of us view it as “A Trip to Hell and Back Again”. First the Omega variant of Covid-19 and now the Omicron variant, but these are not the thoughts we should be having during this holiday season.  We should count our blessings and all the things for which we are thankful for like: Our loving Family and friends. The true meaning of this time of year, whether it be religious or just our belief in the good within our fellow man. Our excellent Union jobs under our new contracts, with higher wages, no copay medical and strong...
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN T. NICCOLLAI WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021
  WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 PAYROLL – STOP & SHOP EMPLOYEES Your Union was notified that Kronos, which is the Company who prepares Stop & Shop’s payroll, experienced a “Cloud Outage” that will prevent the exact calculation for current pay periods.  Obviously, both the Union and the Company are in agreement that employees must be paid.  To assure the issuance of payroll, the Company will provide checks equal to the net pay of week ending December 4, 2021.  Because of the Cloud Outage, taxes cannot be taken out of the checks issued and will be calculated and...
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN T. NICCOLLAI - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2021
SALE OF PERLMART STORES TO SAKER SHOPRITE Your Local Union continues to work diligently to assure all our Brothers and Sisters that the transition of the Perlmart Stores to Saker ShopRite ownership will be smooth and painless. We were successful in getting an agreement that all members will be transferred keeping their rates of pay, benefits and emoluments; including their full-time or part-time status.  Further, the Collective Bargaining Agreement presently in effect will continue and employees will retain their present seniority among themselves. Both Perlmart and Saker also signed...