Alberta Safeway employees vote in favour of strike action
Safeway employees across Alberta have voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action to demand better wages, benefits, and job security. The union, UFCW Local 401, is preparing for upcoming bargaining sessions to address these concerns.
Why it matters
This reflects broader labor trends in the retail sector, where workers are increasingly leveraging collective action to combat inflation and improve working conditions.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Alberta Safeway employees vote in favour of strike action should agreement unable to be reached Safeway employees are seeking wages in line with inflation, better benefits, improved job security and safer stores, something their members have spoken clearly about, said Thomas Hesse
Join the conversation A Safeway grocery store sign is shown in the Mission neighbourhood in southwest Calgary on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. A majority of Safeway employees voted in favour to authorize a strike if a fair collective agreement is unable to be achieved, says UFCW Local 401. Jim Wells/Postmedia Article content A majority of Safeway employees voted in favour of authorizing a strike if a fair collective agreement cannot be achieved, data released by UFCW Local 401 on Saturday shows.
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