New York, march 5 /prnewswire/ -- Joseph V. Dicamillo, President Of Rwdsu local 1034 Which Represents Some 1,400 Pathmark Workers In 12 Stores throughout philadelphia And Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Issued The Following statement To Union Members Employed By Pathmark:

"it Has Been Announced That A > P Supermarket, Owned And Operated By The great Atlantic And Pacific Tea Co., Has Entered Into Negotiations To Acquire pathmark Supermarkets.

"rwdsu Local 1034 Is Monitoring The Negotiations Between A > P And pathmark And Will Follow This Situation Closely Over The Coming Months. The union Is Determined To Ensure That Our 1,400 Members Who Work In Pathmark stores In Pennsylvania Are Fully Protected.

"we Are Aware That Discussions Between The Two Companies Are Still In their Early Stages, Requiring Us To Take A Wait-and-see Approach. As More details Of This Impending Acquisition Become Available, Rwdsu Local 1034 Is prepared To Respond Quickly To Protect And Preserve The Jobs Of The Our hardworking And Dedicated Members Employed At Pathmark Supermarkets. Their jobs Are Our Number One Priority."

source Rwdsu