Teamsters Approve Washington Deal

EVERETT, Wash. — Teamsters Local 38, which represents 2,600 workers at Albertsons, QFC, Fred Meyer and Safeway stores in Washington, said its members voted to ratify a new three-year contract with employers.

The agreement came after 10 months of negotiation. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 21, which negotiated with the Teamsters representing other grocery employees, is continuing to hold ratification votes this week.