The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 770 announced on November 17, 2025, that employees at Santa Cruz Markets in Goleta and Santa Barbara unanimously voted to authorize an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike.
The move allows the union to call a walkout if contract talks fail to progress. Workers have accused the company of labor violations, alleging that these actions have stalled movement toward a fair contract. With Thanksgiving approaching, union members say they are prepared to initiate a ULP strike if necessary.
According to union leaders, the strike authorization has led to a significant escalation in the dispute between employees and Santa Cruz Markets. Workers claim they have reached a breaking point, describing their treatment as unfair and unlawful…