Representatives from Albertsons, Ralphs and Vons are still trying to work through contract negotiations even after a deadline for a possible grocery strike passed.
"Progress is being made, but we do not yet have an agreement. Even though the 72-hour notice period has expired, nothing has changed. The terms of our most recent contract -- including wages and benefits -- remain in place, and our stores are open to serve customers as they usually are. We are still hopeful that a contract will be reached soon," a representative for Albertsons said in a statement Sunday night.
Ralphs says it is prepared to shut down all of its Southern California stores in the event of a grocery worker strike.
"If there is a strike, Ralphs will initially close all of our stores," said Kendra Doyel, spokeswoman for the chain.
"During a strike, it is difficult to create a good shopping experience for our customers and a good working environment for our employees. We will evaluate the situation as it progresses," she said.
The statement comes one day after unionized grocery workers issued a 72-hour notice canceling a contract extension, removing the final barrier to a strike.
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