MONTVALE, N.J. — A&P’s decision to open some of its stores on Christmas Day has drawn the ire of a labor union representing some of its workers.
Westbury. N.Y.-based United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1500 on Monday said they would handbill customers at stores where it represents workers urging them to tell A&P they disapprove of the decision to open stores that day. Local 1500 said rivals Stop & Shop, ShopRite and King Kullen have agreed not to open stores on Dec. 25.
“A&P is committed to being the store of the neighborhood and serving the needs of our diverse customer base. Therefore, we have made the decision to open some of our store locations with limited hours on Christmas Day,” A&P said in a statement. “The company plans to staff the stores with associates who wish to earn additional income by volunteering to work on December 25th.”
