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Local 400 Members Ratify New Contract With Zero Cuts

Nov 07, 2017

A team of Kroger store associates led negotiations for the new contract on behalf of UFCW Local 400.

New Contract Increases Pay While Maintaining Healthcare & Retirement Benefits

Today, Local 400 members voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new union contract at Kroger.

This contract has absolutely no cuts. We all know it is extremely rare in this day and age to win a contract without losing a single benefit. Even at a time when other retailers are slashing benefits, we didn’t give up a single thing. We successfully preserved our healthcare and retirement benefits while also increasing pay. And it couldn’t have happened without you.

Thank you to every one of you who took the time to join us at a rally, sign a petition, and take action for a fair contract. We cannot overstate how important your participation has been to our efforts. Thanks to all of us sticking together as a union, we successfully fought back against every cut the company proposed.

The new contract takes effect immediately and extends through August 29, 2020. Let’s continue to stand together, let’s continue to build our union, and let’s keep up the fight every day to get what we deserve.

In Solidarity,

The 2017 Kroger West Virginia Bargaining Committee: Wayne, Billy, Tami, Allen, & Victoria

 

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Tentative Agreement Reached

Nov 03, 2017

Rallies Planned for Friday, November 3 Are CANCELED

Be There to Vote On Your Next Contract Monday, November 6

Thanks to all of you who took action for a fair contract. We are now prepared to unanimously recommend a new contract proposal that we believe is the best deal possible.

Thanks to this new development, we have CANCELED the rallies planned for Friday, November 3. Together, we took action to make our voices heard – and it worked. Thanks to all of us sticking together as a union, we were able to move the nation’s largest grocery chain to improve their proposal.

We will present the complete details of this latest offer to the entire membership at our contract meetings on Monday, November 6. As a member of Local 400, it is critical that you make every effort to attend one of these meetings to cast your vote on your next contract:

Kroger West Virginia Contract Meetings: Monday, November 6, 2017

9:00 a.m. Charleston Civic Center
200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV 25301
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m. Nathan Goff Armory
5 Armory Rd, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Registration opens at 5:00 p.m.

Don’t forget your entry card! We have mailed out entry cards to all members under the Kroger West Virginia contract. Your entry card entitles you to immediate access to the meeting without signing in. If you did not receive your card in the mail, you simply need to register once you arrive at the meeting.

In Solidarity,

The 2017 Kroger West Virginia Bargaining Committee: Wayne, Billy, Tami, Allen, & Victoria

 

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As we negotiate our next union contract with Kroger, we are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. By signing up for text alerts, you’ll get the latest updates immediately!

To sign up, just text WV to 698-329.

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Hundreds of Kroger Workers Hold Rallies for Fourth Week In A Row

Nov 03, 2017

Hundreds of Kroger workers held rallies at five Kroger stores this evening, marking the fourth straight week of actions calling on the grocery giant to negotiate a fair contract with 4,200 store associates in West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio.

The workers called on Kroger to fully fund our health care benefits. Approximately 2,000 workers who rely on the health care benefits provided by our union contract with Kroger are at risk of losing their benefits if the company fails to adequately fund our health plan.

Take Action To Save Our Health Care!

Join us for our next day of action on Friday, November 3, from 4pm to 6pm at a Kroger store near you.

Please plan to join us at one of the locations listed below. (Please note the Morgantown location has changed to Clarksburg).

Ashland, KY
711 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Ashland, KY 41101

Belpre, OH
1008 Washington Blvd, Belpre, OH 45714

Beckley, WV
133 Beckley Crossing Shopping Ctr, Beckley, WV 25801

Charleston, WV
1100 Fledderjohn Rd, Charleston, WV 25314

Clarksburg, WV  **new location**
Kroger #773,198 Emily Dr, Clarksburg, WV 26301

 

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As we negotiate our next union contract with Kroger, we are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. By signing up for text alerts, you’ll get the latest updates immediately!

To sign up, just text WV to 698-329.

Your wireless provider’s message and data rates may apply – you may opt out any time by texting STOP to 698329.

 

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Kroger Wants To Put Your Healthcare at Risk!

Nov 02, 2017

DON’T TRUST KROGER WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE!

Kroger’s latest proposal is a disaster for our healthcare. Here are the facts:

  • Contract would expire in only 28 months
  • Your healthcare fund could be completely depleted in 28 months
  • Cost increases to retirees

Take action to save our healthcare! Join us on Friday, November 3 and let‘s show Kroger we will do whatever it takes save our healthcare.

Take Action to Save Our Healthcare!
Friday, November 3rd

All actions take place 4:00pm – 6:00pm at each of these stores:

Ashland, KY
711 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Ashland, KY 41101

Belpre, OH
1008 Washington Blvd, Belpre, OH 45714

Beckley, WV
133 Beckley Crossing Shopping Ctr, Beckley, WV 25801

Charleston, WV
1100 Fledderjohn Rd, Charleston, WV 25314

Clarksburg, WV  **new location**
Kroger #773,198 Emily Dr, Clarksburg, WV 26301
** Please note the Morgantown location has changed to Clarksburg **

 

Sign Up for Text Alerts

As we negotiate our next union contract with Kroger, we are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. By signing up for text alerts, you’ll get the latest updates immediately!

To sign up, just text WV to 698-329.

Your wireless provider’s message and data rates may apply – you may opt out any time by texting STOP to 698329.

 

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November 6: Don’t Forget Your Entry Card!

Oct 31, 2017

We have mailed out entry cards to all members under the Kroger West Virginia contract. Your entry card entitles you to immediate access to the meeting without signing in.

 

On Monday, November 6, we will be holding contract meetings for all West Virginia Kroger members. Make a plan to attend one of these important meetings:

 

Kroger West Virginia Contract Meetings
Monday, November 6, 2017

9:00 a.m. Charleston Civic Center
200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV 25301
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m. Nathan Goff Armory
5 Armory Rd, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Registration opens at 5:00 p.m.

 

Don’t forget your entry card!

We have mailed out entry cards to all members under the Kroger West Virginia contract. Your entry card entitles you to immediate access to the meeting without signing in. If you did not receive your card in the mail, you will have to register once you arrive at the meeting.

 

Sign Up for Text Alerts

As we negotiate our next union contract with Kroger, we are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. By signing up for text alerts, you’ll get the latest updates immediately!

To sign up, just text WV to 698-329.

Your wireless provider’s message and data rates may apply – you may opt out any time by texting STOP to 698329.

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Huge Turnout as Actions Expand Across the Region

Oct 27, 2017

Contract Negotiations Continuing Next Week

Hundreds gathered at stores across three states and the District of Columbia yesterday as our actions demanding a fair contract expanded with solidarity actions in Richmond, Lynchburg, and Washington, DC in addition to stores across the area. We continue to send Kroger a loud and clear message that we are willing to do whatever it takes for a fair contract.

At the bargaining table, we know that the solidarity and expanding actions are having an impact. As we continue to bargain next week, with our contract meeting approaching on November 6, it is more important than ever that we continue to stand strong and united for a fair deal. Additional union staff and members of your contract action team and bargaining committee will be in stores all weekend to give updates, answer questions, and enforce our contract. Continue to participate in all actions and activities and direct your families, friends, and neighbors to betterkroger.org for ways to show their support. We will remain united and strong and we will continue to keep you updated every step of the way.

 

Sign Up for Text Alerts

As we negotiate our next union contract with Kroger, we are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. By signing up for text alerts, you’ll get the latest updates immediately!

To sign up, just text WV to 698-329.

Your wireless provider’s message and data rates may apply – you may opt out any time by texting STOP to 698329.

 

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Our Actions Are Having An Impact – Keep the Pressure On Kroger!

Oct 25, 2017

Today, we received the clearest indication yet that our actions and solidarity are having an impact on our contract negotiations with Kroger. This morning, after weeks of insisting on huge cost increases to our premiums, copays, and other out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, Kroger finally put forth a proposal that is closer to maintaining our current healthcare benefits. Despite their claims, we are not there yet and do not have a fair deal we can recommend. We have stood strong and moved them away from their most outrageous healthcare proposals, but we must keep the pressure on to prevent any substantial cuts to our healthcare and to get the fair contract we deserve.

We know our actions are having an impact. Now is the time to keep the pressure on. Join us for our next day of action on Thursday, October 26. Make a plan to attend the action closest to you and spread the word to your friends and family using our website BetterKroger.org.

Your participation is making a difference. It is more important than ever for everyone to take action to keep the pressure on Kroger and to stay focused on our goal – to get a fair deal with no substantial changes to our health insurance. As negotiations continue, we will continue to keep you updated every step of the way. Thank you for all your support.

 

Sign Up for Text Alerts

As we negotiate our next union contract with Kroger, we are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. By signing up for text alerts, you’ll get the latest updates immediately!

To sign up, just text WV to 698-329.

Your wireless provider’s message and data rates may apply – you may opt out any time by texting STOP to 698329.

 

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500 Members Rally For A Fair Contract

Oct 20, 2017

Negotiations Resume Tuesday, October 24

New Campaign Website Launched: BetterKroger.org

Yesterday, we sent Kroger a clear message: we deserve a fair contract. As we continue to do our jobs and serve our customers, it is also important that we enforce our contract and participate in every action at our stores and in our communities. The next big day of action will be Thursday, October 26. Make a plan to attend the action closest to you and let’s make them even bigger and better!

To help you spread the word, we have launched BetterKroger.org – our new campaign website to fight for a fair contract. BetterKroger.org will help us get the word out to our customers, neighbors, family, and friends to build the support we need to win a fair deal. Check it out and spread the word to your friends and family using the hashtag #BetterKroger.

We are back at the bargaining table on Tuesday, October 24 and every day through the rest of the week. It is our hope that Kroger is ready to negotiate a fair deal for all of us. While we are standing strong at the table, we are proud to know you continue to have our backs in the stores. We will keep going until we get a fair deal and we will keep you updated every step of the way.

 

Sign Up for Text Alerts

As we negotiate our next union contract with Kroger, we are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. By signing up for text alerts, you’ll get the latest updates immediately!

To sign up, just text WV to 698-329.

Your wireless provider’s message and data rates may apply – you may opt out any time by texting STOP to 698329.

 

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Take Action For A Fair Contract – Thursday, October 19th

Oct 16, 2017

Negotiations with Kroger on our next union contract have stalled. We’ve made it clear to Kroger that we are not going to allow them to continue to stall the process. In order to get them to move, we must show them that we are willing to do whatever it takes to get a fair contract.

Join us on Thursday, October 19 to take action for a fair contract! We’re hosting simultaneous actions at five stores throughout the region from 4pm to 6pm.

Take Action For A Fair Contract – Thursday, October 19th

All actions take place 4:00pm – 6:00pm at each of these stores:
Kroger #790                133 Beckley Crossing Shopping Ctr, Beckley, WV 25801 
Kroger #785                1100 Fledderjohn Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
Kroger #783                711 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Ashland, KY 41101
Kroger #799                1008 Washington Blvd, Belpre, OH 45714
Kroger #813                500 Suncrest Towne Centre Dr, Morgantown, WV 26505

Our past actions have gotten the company’s attention, but now it is time to show Kroger how serious we are. On October 19th, we need to be bigger and louder. We need to show Kroger that we won’t stop until we get a fair deal.

It is very important that you participate in every action you can. Let customers know how they can support us. Bring your coworkers, family members, and friends to the actions on the October 19th. We will not stop until we move Kroger to a fair deal.

 

Sign Up for Text Alerts

As we negotiate our next union contract with Kroger, we are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. By signing up for text alerts, you’ll get the latest updates immediately!

To sign up, just text WV to 698-329.

Your wireless provider’s message and data rates may apply – you may opt out any time by texting STOP to 698329.

 

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Kroger West Virginia Contract Negotiations Stalled

Oct 12, 2017

Take Action October 19 – Demand That Kroger Negotiates A Fair Contract!

We met with Kroger today and yesterday in an attempt to continue moving the bargaining process forward. Unfortunately, Kroger is refusing to make any movement towards a deal. We made it clear to them that we are not going to allow them to continue to stall the process. In order to get Kroger to move, we must show them that we are willing to do whatever it takes to get a fair contract.

Starting Friday, October 13, we will be in stores conducting contract enforcement actions, talking to customers about how they can support us to get a fair deal, and preparing for big actions at stores across the state on Thursday, October 19.

Take Action For A Fair Contract – Thursday, October 19th

All actions take place 4:00pm – 6:00pm at each of these stores:
Kroger #790                133 Beckley Crossing Shopping Ctr, Beckley, WV 25801 
Kroger #785                1100 Fledderjohn Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
Kroger #783                711 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Ashland, KY 41101
Kroger #799                1008 Washington Blvd, Belpre, OH 45714
Kroger #813                500 Suncrest Towne Centre Dr, Morgantown, WV 26505

Last week, our actions got the company’s attention, but now it is time to show Kroger how serious we are. On October 19th, we need to be bigger and louder. We need to show Kroger that we won’t stop until we get a fair deal.

It is very important that you participate in every action you can. Let customers know how they can support us. Bring your coworkers, family members, and friends to the actions on the October 19th. We will not stop until we move Kroger to a fair deal.

 

 

Sign Up for Text Alerts

As we negotiate our next union contract with Kroger, we are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. By signing up for text alerts, you’ll get the latest updates immediately!

To sign up, just text WV to 698-329.

Your wireless provider’s message and data rates may apply – you may opt out any time by texting STOP to 698329.

 

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