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Contract talks will resume Wednesday in hopes of avoiding a walkout by thousands of Southern California grocery workers who have already authorized their union to call a strike if negotiations break down.

Thousands of grocery workers across Southern California have voted to authorize their union to call a strike amid continued contract negotiations with the owners of stores including Ralphs and Vons/Pavilions/Albertsons, union officials announced.

Thousands of grocery workers across Southern California have voted to authorize their union to call a strike.

Thousands of grocery workers across Southern California have voted to authorize their union to call a strike amid continued contract negotiations with the...

Voting began Monday, but the "yes" vote does not automatically result in a strike—it only authorizes the union to call one if no progress is made in labor negotiations.

Thousands of grocery workers across Southern California will begin voting Monday on whether to authorize their union to call a strike amid continued contract...

Grocery employees are continuing to work under the terms of the previous contract.

Thousands of grocery workers across Southern California will begin voting Monday on whether to authorize their union to call a strike amid continued contract negotiations with the owners of stores including Ralphs and Vons/Pavilions/Albertsons.

Union representatives said votes will be cast over several days, with results expected to be announced on Sunday. A "yes" vote would not automatically result in a strike. It would only authorize the union to call one if no progress is made in labor negotiations.

Thousands of grocery workers across Southern California began voting today on whether to authorize their union to call a strike amid continued contract negotiations with the owners of stores including Ralphs and Vons/Pavilions/Albertsons.