Note to SoCal Du'ers

[nadinbrzezinski]

there is a strike in the offing for the Supermarkets, RALPHS. VONS and Albertsons. From talking to the cashier as I got my supplies for a couple of weeks... yes it looks like it is going to go off.

Oh and please, please do not cross the lines (though it looks like they will close the stores, and it might be not enough scabs)... unless you absolutely have to. There are a few valid reasons... such as lack of transport or handicapped But otherwise... COSTCO, Trader Joes, Henry's and Bodegas... please support the strike.

And yes this is nooz actually.

[LWolf]

1. The last time there was a strike,

at least while I was in CA ('04?) I was careful not to cross the lines. I walked with them a few times, delivered some water and snacks...

and started checking out the local alternatives for groceries.

I somehow forgot to go back when the strike ended; I still rarely shop at Ralphs, Vons, or Albertsons.

Of course, now that I no longer live in CA, I don't have Vons or Ralphs, anyway.

From a thousand miles away, I'll stay away from Albertson's.

[nadinbrzezinski]

6. RLOL you will have it easy!

:hi:

[GReedDiamond]

2. Henry's Farmer's Market is now Sprouts Farmer's Market...

...they merged - it's the 'mercan way, ya know.

I stopped going to Ralph's Vons, and Albertsons several years ago, at the beginning of the last big strike.

Haven't gone back to any of them since.

[OffWithTheirHeads]

5. Are you saying that Sprouts is connected to this?

Just asking because we occasionally shop there but I WILL NOT CROSS A PICKET LINE! SOLIDARITY!

[nadinbrzezinski]

9. no, it is just albetsons, vons and ralphs

[GReedDiamond]

22. No, not at all...

...as already answered in post #9.

[nadinbrzezinski]

7. hmm my local Henrys is still Henry's

but yup the murican way

[GReedDiamond]

19. All I know is...

...the Henry's in Monrovia became a Sprouts.

With all of the same employees, and some new ones I had not seen before.

One of the employees told me they had merged with Sprouts, but they roll with the Sprouts Brand, not Henry's.

There is a preexisting Sprouts (iow, never a Henry's) not far away from Monrovia (east side of Pasadena) from the former Henry's/now Sprouts.

They both came into existence within just the last 2 or so years ago.

Confusing, huh?

[nadinbrzezinski]

26. Yup, it is hard to keep up with the monopoly game

[Bladian]

3. Least it's not Stater Bros.

I really like Stater Bros.

[Iggo]

14. So Stater Bros is the big winner again?

Those stores were packed during the last strike.

[Codeine]

33. I hate Stater Bros.,

but they always get my "strike business."

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. I generally shop at Ralph's, plus Costco...

I will NOT cross the picket line, if they have one...

I asked one of the checkers a few weeks back about Ralph's other store...Food for Less. The checker told me that they are now unionized, but their contract is not being negotiated now.

I'll probably give them a try.

Thanks for the heads-up!

[nadinbrzezinski]

8. You welcome, food for less is

a lower tier market, meant for a different population and you get to self bag.

I have used them from time to time. Dopey me I assumed that if Ralphs goes, so does food for less

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. I thought they would be involved too...

But I was relieved to see they won't be.

Yeah, I remember self-bagging. I HATE it.

:P

[nadinbrzezinski]

11. Well I have one at the same distance as my Ralph's.

and a very nearby bodega

[Booster]

12. A Von's cashier told me today that they want to raise their

medical deductible from $1500 to $3000 and no raises for TWO damn years. Although my bank has a little branch in Von's, I will under no circumstances cross their picket line. I belonged to a union for 30 yrs and this is important for all of us. Please, please do not cross their lines under any circumstances. I hope they do close their stores; that'll make it really easy for everyone to honor these wonderful employees. The cashier did say that normally Von's is a good company to work for.

[nadinbrzezinski]

13. I made them smile

when I told them I would not cross the lines...

We are union.

But I know of ONE person where I live that crossing that line would be necessary... it is disability related... they understand.

And no, she is too proud to let me go get her stuff... or I would do it gladly.

[mile18blister]

20. They need to emphasize these issues.

All the propaganda I've been hearing is that workers don't want to pay $9 a week for health insurance.

[sabrina 1]

15. Thanks, went to Vons yesterday, but will definitely not cross

a picket line.

[bananas]

16. And don't use the self-serve check out lines. nt

[mile18blister]

17. I stocked up on my prescriptions

I usually get them filled at a Savon inside Albertsons. There's a Trader Joes across the street from Albertsons. So I'm all set for food and meds.

Sure hope they don't stay out long.

[nadinbrzezinski]

18. Good for you

[LadyInAZ]

21. I did say this should happen...

possible sooner... but not to late. way to go.

[AntiFascist]

23. I've heard about this. n/t

[trackfan]

24. I made it through the last strike a few years ago without ever crossing the lines.

I expect to be able to do the same this time. Some people have even suggested that I, being unemployed for 16 months, put in application for a scab job at the supermaket. Screw that; things need to be pushed in the opposite direction. I hope they do have to close down.

[Hatchling]

25. YIKES! All my prescriptions are at Von's!

I will call them tommorrow and find out what they plan to do about that if they close the store.

[nadinbrzezinski]

27. Might be time to go fill them up on the morning as well

[Raine]

29. My local "news" (if you can believe them) said all the Vons would remain open

all Ralphs will close and some Albertsons will close, some will stay open. Of course you would still have to cross a picket line to get into Vons.

[nadinbrzezinski]

30. Vons posted scabs wanted poster

about a month ago... Ralphs three days ago... I would say Ralphs did not get 'nough scabs.

[Iggo]

34. I saw the one at Vons last weekend.

Kinda turned my stomach.

[Raine]

28. I didn't cross the picket lines the last time and won't do

it this time. There are plenty of other places to shop like Stater Bros, Trader Joes, Sproats and most drug stores even have grocery items.

[nadinbrzezinski]

31. The bodegas... I got a couple within biking distance

they got most really basic stuff.

[Misskittycat]

32. I stocked up today at Costco in anticipation of the strike. n/t