PCC Community Markets will provide a temporary $4 per hour wage increase in hazard pay to all of its nearly 1,500 union-represented, hourly staff members at the co-op’s 15 locations. The pay will be retroactive from Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
In addition, PCC has reached an understanding with UFCW Local 21 on the future implementation of curbside pickup, which members and shoppers have asked for throughout the pandemic.
“We prioritize our staff, and this week was no exception. We appreciate the UFCW Local 21’s partnership and are pleased we could come to terms on our offer to provide hazard pay across the co-op,” said PCC CEO and president, Suzy Monford. “The addition of curbside will help the co-op grow and sustain jobs, while also providing a safe, contact-less, modernized option for members and shoppers.”
PCC has also worked to expand access to vaccines. Through collaboration with trade associations and with other grocers, the co-op was able to offer priority vaccination appointments starting next week for co-op store staff who meet the state’s current vaccination criteria. The co-op will continue to work with retail partners and government agencies for the prioritization of available vaccines for all grocery workers.
