Tentative agreement reached between union and Canada Safeway workers in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Canada Safeway workers will vote on a tentative contract reached late Tuesday night between the United Food and Commercial Workers Union and the grocery retailer.

UFCW communications director Andy Neufeld says details of the agreement won't be immediately released.

He says the pact was reached after several tense hours of negotiation.

According to Neufeld, it "pretty much" reflects an agreement ratified by unionized workers at the Overwaitea group of grocery retailers in July.

Safeway workers across the Lower Mainland, from Squamish to Chilliwack, will vote Sunday and Monday on the offer.

Neufeld says if they approve, the terms will apply to all B.C. employees in the chain.