In a June 28th First Quarter Earnings Call, discussing his company’s planned mega-merger with Albertsons, the Kroger CEO said, “…this merger will secure union jobs.” Really? Give us a break. The CEO’s comments belie Kroger’s long record of union-busting in Virginia...
Makes a Bad Idea Worse On April 22, 2024, Kroger, as part of their proposed mega-merger with Albertsons, announced a newly revised divestiture plan with C&S Wholesale – the company that would buy divested stores if the merger were approved. This proposed increase...
As we negotiate our next Richmond/Hampton Roads union contract with Kroger, please help us put together our proposals for the negotiations by completing our 2024 Contract Survey. Your responses will help us fight hardest for the things you and other members want most....
As you may have heard, on February 26, after a massive 16-month effort by our collective of UFCW Local unions and others, we accomplished an important goal of getting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to officially file a lawsuit to stop the proposed mega-merger of...
Make Our Voices Heard in the Corridors of Power Local 400 members from Virginia and West Virginia recently traveled to their state capitols to meet with their state legislators, give testimony, and urge action to improve our members’ lives. Shop stewards Janet...
