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Stater Bros., the largest private employer in the Inland Empire, is again extending the $2-an-hour-raise it gave to its hourly employees at the start of the COVID-19 crisis.
The pay increase, which was extended once in mid-April, will now remain in place at least through May 31, according to a statement.
“Every day we are reminded of the unwavering commitment of our employees to the communities and shoppers we serve,” Stater Bros. Chief Executive Officer Pete Van Helden said in the statement. “We are extremely proud of their dedication, and this wage incentive is a recognition of their continued, tremendous efforts.”
Stater Bros., which operates 169 supermarkets and employs more than 18,000 people, is the largest family-owned supermarket chain in California. Its stores currently operate from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week, with the first hour of operation on Tuesdays and Fridays dedicated exclusively to seniors.
The COVID-19 pay increase applies to all hourly employees in stores, distribution centers, transportation and construction, according to the statement.
