The deal includes higher pay, better health benefits and more.
The union representing CVS pharmacy clerks and technicians has ratified a three-year contract with the pharmacy chain securing higher wages and improvements in health care plans for members.The two sides announced the agreement Oct. 24 that ended a three-day strike.Members of United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 5, 135, 324, 648, 770, 1167, 1428 and 1442 voted to ratify the new three-year contract with CVS Pharmacy, the locals announced.
stood together for their families and each other and secured a strong contract."This contract is a concrete and direct result of the tireless work of the member-led bargaining committee. Together, our members are fighting for a more promising future, and this contract will help to achieve that goal."According to union officials, the contract provides for:The strike began Oct. 18 at selected stores.
local unions in California," CVS said in a statement. "After months of good faith negotiations, we've aligned on a comprehensive benefit proposal that supports our colleagues' physical, financial, and professional health."A CVS spokeswoman told City News Service that stores remained open and continued to serve customers and patients during the picketing.
officials alleged CVS had engaged in illegal surveillance of workers, retaliated for union activities and prohibited workers from engaging in union activities. The allegations came as labor talks continued for a new contract to replace one that expired in June.
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