Union Wins $31,855 in Back Pay for Kroger Meat Cutter in Appomattox

Union Wins $31,855 in Back Pay for Kroger Meat Cutter in Appomattox

For Local 400 member and Kroger meat cutter Clarence “Pete” Dickerson, justice was a long time coming. But when it arrived, it was sweet—to the tune of $31,855. Pete’s ordeal started more than eight years ago, when he transferred from his Kroger store in Richmond to...
June 24-28: Take A Stand at Shoppers

June 24-28: Take A Stand at Shoppers

For far too long, the future of Shoppers Food & Pharmacy has been in question. We don’t know when and we don’t know how, but one thing seems clear: thanks to a decision by the corporate office of Shoppers’ parent company, it’s only a matter of time before all...
Poll: Should Lipton Lower Vacation Limits?

Poll: Should Lipton Lower Vacation Limits?

Do you work at Lipton? Please take a moment to complete our quick poll below! Currently, Lipton has a limit on the number of employees within a job classification who may take vacation at the same time. Management is proposing to lower the current limits as follows:...
Member Wins Grievance, Receives Back Pay

Member Wins Grievance, Receives Back Pay

For 29 years, Mary Stephens had worked at the Parkersburg Care Center (now owned by Genesis Healthcare, Inc.) in Parkersburg, W.Va., the first 15 years in dietary and the last 14 years in laundry. By all accounts, she was a model employee and Local 400 member. Two...