ST. LOUIS (KMOX) -- There's word of a tentative agreement between grocer Schnuck Markets and United Food and Commercial Workers Local 655. The union says its bargaining committee has approved the deal.
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KMOX News is told the agreement includes expanded health care benefits without an increase in premiums. Also, eligibility for health care would be calculated based on hours worked spread across a three month basis, which should help more employees qualify for and keep their benefits.
A union official tells us it's the best contract for wages in years and would increase the number of full-time jobs available. Schnucks, meantime, could reduce its pension contributions because the account is well-funded.
UCFW Local 655's bargaining committee is recommending passage. All membership will vote on Wednesday, May 18th at St. Charles Family Arena.