Negotiations between United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 and Safeway’s parent company, Albertsons, stalled over the weekend, deepening a strike that has stretched beyond two weeks.

At the same time, the union prepares for talks with King Soopers and City Market starting Tuesday.

“Despite the union’s good faith attempt to reach an agreement, the company chose to walk away from negotiations — choosing to continue the strike rather than negotiating a new contract,” read a June 28 social media post by UFCW Local 7.

The post further stated, “Safeway is still holding hands with King Soopers and letting King Soopers take the lead, rather than stepping up to be an industry leader.”

As a result, Safeway is hiring temporary workers for a variety of roles, including customer service, stocking, cleaning and checking, the company said.

“Safeway remains committed to engaging in good-faith discussions to reach a new agreement with UFCW Local 7. We are hopeful a resolution will be reached soon, as we have in other parts of the country through successful collaboration with our union partners to secure agreements that recognize and reward our dedicated associates while supporting the company’s ongoing growth,” read a statement provided by Heather Halpape, communications and public affairs manager with Safeway’s Denver Division, to The Post over the weekend.

The statement said the company has put forward a “strong offer that includes meaningful wage increases, continued investment in secure health care coverage, and the long-term stability of the pension plan, reflecting both the dedication of our associates and the real economic conditions facing our industry.”

The giant grocer said it remains willing to return to the bargaining table. All Safeway stores in Colorado will remain open, but locations affected by the strike will operate with adjusted hours from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pharmacies will continue to remain open as usual.

No future talks are currently scheduled with Safeway, but union negotiators will return to the bargaining table with King Soopers and City Market on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 1 and 2.

In February, about 10,000 King Soopers employees walked picket lines at 77 stores in Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties, as well as in Boulder and Louisville.

The 12-day strike came to an end after King Soopers and union leaders agreed to a temporary deal that paused the labor dispute for 100 days.

The two parties agreed to extend the peace period through the end of the day on June 8, according to the union’s bargaining updates. However, it was announced this month that no new agreements were reached.

“Our team is focused on coming to a solution that rewards our hard-working associates and keeps groceries affordable,” said a King Soopers spokesperson in an email statement to The Post.

Union members are asking both companies to address key demands such as better staffing levels, livable wages and the protection of workers’ health and pension benefits.