BRATTLEBORO — In response to this commentary about the Brattleboro Food Co-op and contract negotiations with UFCW, let us set the record straight.
The Co-op's management representatives have indeed been negotiating with the bargaining unit's representatives and their UFCW advisors since March of 2013, when the union formed its bargaining team.
Not unusual for a very first contract, it took all of a year to work through the many agreements needed. It has been a learning experience for all of us.
As of May 15, 2014, all of the contract details were resolved and signed by representatives from both sides of the negotiations.
We look forward to the vote so that we can continue to serve our community in all the ways that we do.