As someone who previously worked here as of yesterday, I am highly disappointed in how I was treated as an employee. I won't point fingers at those responsible in making me quit, but I will be leaving my memory of everything that they have done:
Note: No paid vacation until after a year.
I requested an unpaid vacation week mid July with one of the Higher ups, who claimed to have approved it, come time and he claims I never requested.
(My mistakes here was not knowing about the online requesting or binder which had written records of requested days off [nobody communicates], as well as asking for it in writing.)
After 7 months of working there, one of the higher ups failed to understand I was a Baker and not a Multipurpose Clerk, granted I understand the amount of employees working here, (still understaffed regardless) but I was hired on as the Head Baker's apprentice.
My work hours were also being given away to another employee who can only work so many hours due to limitations, this was a clear violation of my Union laws as I am obligated to have a minimum amount of 24 working hours per week. (I was given 20 for a month +)
I asked for a raise about a month ago due to me moving as it would be more expensive to get there, the higher up said he'd get back to me the following day, only to not show up that day. So I gave him benefit of the doubt and went to him the next time he was there, to which again, I was met with "can we do this another time?" Understand my point of being flaked multiple times, so I gave up.
I had requested another unpaid week off about 2 months prior. After requesting it be approved in advance, I was told it was done, watching the higher up writing it in the binder and confirming it on the computer. I reassured this by coming back to them the following week for 3 weeks all 3 times assuring that I had it approved, only to be denied the week prior after being forced to another department (another union violation).
Then I was given a choice, continue working in said department, or continue working as a Baker at another store which would be even further from my home costing more gas on the same barely above minimum wage (talking 30 cents more).
These are my experiences here that I found negative.
And for those who complain about the employees being rude, it's because of how we are treated, but we have to put up with it. I relinquished myself of this store and do not intend on ever going back. The only thing that kept me going was working in the bakery because I was happy working there. I was happy with my coworkers and serving family and friends as well as other customers who come in. I never will forget Sue and Ashley for being there to help when I needed it and for allowing me to talk about exciting things to keep the atmosphere of the Bakery in a positive place. I even thank Phil, he got me the job in the first place and although it may not have seemed like I was doing the greatest job, I loved every second of it.
As for the higher ups, one of the managers and the store director, thank you for allowing me to work here, but don't take advantage of the kindness of your employees.
If you want to know how someone is like, take a look at how they treat their inferiors, not their equals.
Keep that in mind if you ever decide to read this. Thank you Safeway and goodbye. read more