Union Butchers, Albertsons Reach Deal in New Mexico

LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Union meat department workers at two area Albertsons stores here have reached agreement with their employers on a new three-year contract, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1564 here said Tuesday. According to the union, the new deal offers employees the chance to take part in a 100% company-paid pension plan and offers a reduction in medical contributions and deductibles.