Involved are 40,000 employees, five unions, two federal mediators, as well as the number one bargaining representative in the country and 40 union reps.
From the New Haven Register:
Stop & Shop and the union representing about 40,000 supermarket workers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island have extended negotiations for a week, but the union is preparing for a possible strike.
Brian Petronella, Vice President of the union’s Local 371 in Connecticut, said the two parties are far apart on wages, health care and pensions. He would not be specific. He said union locals are scheduling votes authorizing a strike if needed.