Update 4/3/2020: Appreciation pay extended through April 18, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 21, 2020
The United Family will pay front line associates in stores, e-commerce delivery, distribution centers and manufacturing plants a temporary per hour increase for time worked.
The United Family, which operates under the retail banners of United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos and Albertsons Market, announced today an Appreciation Pay program to all hourly retail team members. Effective with this week’s paycheck and extending through next week, all hourly retail team members, e-commerce teams and those hourly team members at RC Taylor distributing and Praters manufacturing facility, will receive Appreciation Pay for time worked beyond their regular hourly pay and overtime.
“Our retail teams, along with distribution and manufacturing facility team members have been on the front lines of keeping the supply chain moving and our stores ready to serve guests. I couldn’t be more proud of their work and their attitude,” said Sidney Hopper, president of The United Family.
“Our world has never experienced a pandemic like this, but our team members have stepped into action. This appreciation pay is a small expression of our thanks for their ultimate service,” said Robert Taylor, CEO.
About The United Family®
In its 104th year of operation, United Supermarkets, LLC – d.b.a. The United Family – is a Texas-based grocery chain with stores in 53 communities in Texas and New Mexico. A self-distributing company with headquarters and their distribution center in Lubbock, The United Family currently operates 94 stores under five unique banners: United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos, Albertsons Market and United Express, along with ancillary operations R.C. Taylor Distributing, Praters and Llano Logistics. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Companies. For more information, please visit www.theunitedfamily.com.
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