If a strike occurred in SLO County, it could affect up to eight stores — Albertsons, Vons and Ralphs locations — from Paso Robles to Nipomo.

UFCW Local 324 negotiations with Albertsons and Kroger’s trigger unfair labor practice claims and a potential strike.

Workers at Albertsons, Pavilions, Ralphs and Vons grocery stores will begin preparations Thursday for a possible strike. Local 770 of the United Food and Commercial Workers union, representing approximately 45,