UFCW 464A

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN T. NICCOLLAI

TELEPHONIC MARCH 10, 2026 MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The General Membership Meeting scheduled for TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. will be held telephonically. Members who wish to participate should contact Rosa Amica-Terra at 973-256-6790 to verify membership and obtain access instructions for participating.

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN T. NICCOLLAI

ACME CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

President John T. Niccollai reported today that the Union contract committee met with the ACME Markets contract committee at 10:00 a.m. this morning. Although the parties agree that our medical plan has substantial reserves, the company is still adamant that both full-time and part-time members must co-pay more...

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN T. NICCOLLAI

ACME CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

President John T. Niccollai reported today that the Union contract committee and the ACME Markets contract committee met today after the negotiations had previously broken down over the issue of co-pay healthcare. As you will recall, the company had taken the position that members must co-pay medical costs since that is more...

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN T. NICCOLLAI, TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021

KINGS BANKRUPTCY UPDATE Your Union was notified today by our Kings Bankruptcy Attorneys that the Federal Trade Commission has cleared the issues that were holding up the sale to ACME and, further, the sale should close on or about January 23, 2021. As we know, this sale relates to 27 stores and we need to continue in our quest with ACME and our other Union Employers to get positions for any Kings member displaced and seeking employment. ACME will be assuming the Kings contract along with our no co-pay Health Plan and our Defined Benefit Pension Plan, which is an outstanding...

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN T. NICCOLLAI THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021

KINGS BANKRUPTCY UPDATE PROOF OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIM FORM President Niccollai reported today that within the last few days, we have received several calls indicating that Kings Members have been asked to complete claim forms relating to unpaid vacation, sick time and personal days. We wish to apprise our members that there is an exemption not requiring employees to fill out these forms for wages, salaries, vacation and other similar compensation. Therefore, it is not necessary for Members of Kings to complete and turn in the administrative claim forms. The...

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN T. NICCOLLAI - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE FOOD STORE WORKERS NEXT CATEGORY TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINE Your Union has been receiving phone calls and emails concerning the COVID-19 procedures for receiving the vaccine. First we must point out that we do not have any vaccine at the Union, and we are not part of the group that has been designated by Government to distribute the vaccine. There are six mega sites throughout New Jersey that will serve as vaccine hubs, along with over 200 additional sites such as drug stores and supermarkets. Members may log on to...

A HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN T. NICCOLLAI - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020

As we approach the Holiday Season with a vaccine just around the corner, we have many reasons to be thankful. As essential workers, we continue to bring home a well deserved paycheck, where many in the labor force have not seen money in over ten months. Our contract negotiations were a tremendous success and will provide for our Full-time and Part-time workforce for many years to come, especially with our no co-pay healthcare. Unfortunately, the majority of people in this Country are experiencing severe problems, such as not enough money for food or shelter, and the loss of Healthcare...