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Giant Eagle workers approve new contract with 94% support, securing wage increases

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Almost 5,000 Giant Eagle union workers have agreed to terms on a new four-year agreement with the grocery chain.

UFCW Local 1776 members at 34 Giant Eagle stores across Pennsylvania and West Virginia approved a new four-year contract. UFCW Local 1776 President Wendell Young IV said the members voted 94% in support of the new agreement.

“I want to thank our bargaining committee for their hard work in negotiating a strong contract. This agreement provides wage increases, improved retirement plan funding, and maintains the excellent health and welfare benefit our members have,” Young said in a release.

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