SURVEY FOR STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET CO. – MEMBERS 2016 CONTRACT October 2015 TO ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET COMPANY, MEMBERS OF UFCW UNION, LOCAL 919 The current Agreement between UFCW Local 919 and The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company expires on February 27, 2016. We believe it of the utmost importance that our proposals for a new contract reflect the true desires of our members. Bearing this in mind, we have developed what we feel is a comprehensive survey covering all phases of your employment including wages, benefits, premium pay, and working conditions. This is an anonymous survey - there is no need to identify yourself. All responses to this survey will be combined to help us understand the overall opinions of the membership. Responses to this survey are especially important because they will afford us with the opportunity to present a full and comprehensive analysis of what our membership believes should be contained in the proposals submitted to Stop & Shop management. Please complete this survey and return it no later than November 27, 2015. Postage is paid. All that is needed is a few minutes of your time. In closing, we once again wish to emphasize the importance of this survey as we prepare for negotiations on your behalf. Your support and that of all members is extremely important if we are to ultimately conclude a satisfactory contract. Sincerely and fraternally yours, UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS UNION, LOCAL 919 Mark A. Espinosa President James R. Wallace, Jf. Secretary-Treasurer SURVEY FOR STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET CO. - MEMBERS 2016 CONTRACT 1. DURATION OF CONTRACT. The contract should be for: (check one) 1 year2 years3 years4 years5 years 2. WAGES. What increase each year do you believe would be a fair and reasonable amount to ask of your employer? (check one) $0.20 / hour$0.25 / hour$0.30 / hourOther $ / hour 3. HOURS OF WORK. How many hours do you believe should constitute a "full-time work week" 4. PREMIUMS. What premium rates do you feel should be negotiated for the following? (write your response into the appropriate space) Night Work Sunday Work Holiday Work 5. HOLIDAYS. Do you recommend changes to the list of holidays of your present contract? If yes, please share any recommended changes below. 6. VACATIONS. Do you recommend changes to the vacation provision of your present contract? If yes, please share any recommended changes below. 7. SICK LEAVE. Do you recommend changes to the sick leave provision of your present contract? If yes, please share any recommended changes below. 8. HEALTH & WELFARE. How would you rate the benefits coverage you currently receive under the Health & Welfare program. (check one response for each) Full Time Medical ExcellentGoodPoorNever Used Dental Care ExcellentGoodPoorNever Used Paid Prescription ExcellentGoodPoorNever Used Disability ExcellentGoodPoorNever Used Vision ExcellentGoodPoorNever Used Life Insurance ExcellentGoodPoorNever Used Part Time Medical ExcellentGoodPoorNever Used Dental Care ExcellentGoodPoorNever Used Paid Prescription ExcellentGoodPoorNever Used Disability ExcellentGoodPoorNever Used Vision ExcellentGoodPoorNever Used Life Insurance ExcellentGoodPoorNever Used 9.HEALTH & WELFARE. Are there any other medical benefits not now in effect that you feel should be added to your Health & Welfare program? If yes, please share these additional benefits in the space below. 10. PENSION. Please indicate your opinion of the Pension Program. (check one) ExcellentGoodPoorNever Used 11. OTHER CONTRACT CONDITIONS. Please indicate whether or not you desire any changes or additions to the existing contract language on the following: (check one response for each) Discharge for Good Cause YesNo Leave of Absence YesNo Scheduling & Availability YesNo Department Heads YesNo If you have any recommended changes or additions to the existing contract language of your present contract for the above items or any others, please share below. 12. The following information will help us to better understand the profile of the membership. Remember, there is no need to identify yourself. GENDER: MaleFemale AGE: NUMBER OF DEPENDENTS (INCLUDING YOURSELF): YEARS WORKED FOR YOUR PRESENT COMPANY: NUMBER OF YEARS WORKED IN THIS INDUSTRY: HOURS WORKED PER WEEK: NIGHTS WORKED PER WEEK: HOLIDAYS WORKED PER YEAR: AVERAGE WEEKLY GROSS INCOME (BEFORE TAXES): Feel free to use the space below to share any additional suggestions or comments you have regarding items not covered in this survey. Remember to complete and return your survey no later than November 27, 2015. THANK YOU!