Picketers outside of Raley's at the South Y Center. Photo submitted by Joe Soave
Picketers outside of Raley’s at the South Y Center. Photo submitted by Joe Soave

Raley’s went on strike early today, the first time in its long history, after three days of marathon negotiations failed to produce a new contract.
Leaders of the United Food and Commercial Workers told their members to head to the picket lines at 6 a.m., when most Raley’s and Nob Hill Foods stores across Northern California opened. Picketers were out in front of both South Lake Tahoe stores.
Go here to read the full story from Sacramento Bee’s Dale Kasler.