Proofing a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is a meticulous process crucial for maintaining the integrity of agreements negotiated between your Union and Sobeys/Safeway. It ensures that finalized terms accurately reflect the agreements reached, as errors or ambiguities can have significant repercussions for both employers and members.

Thorough proofing mitigates these risks by clarifying language, ensuring consistency, and aligning with approval from both the Company’s and the Union’s bargaining teams. The approval process, involving union negotiators and management, adds time to the review but ensures accuracy and promotes a stable, equitable working environment.

Your finalized agreement is now available online.

UFCW Local 247 staff, union representatives, and shop stewards will be turning their focus towards ensuring the terms of the agreement are implemented and enforced through the term of the agreement.