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Apply Now for a $5,000 Scholarship from Ashcraft & Gerel
** UPDATE - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 2, 2018 ** Did you know? As a member of Local 400, you have the chance to receive a $5,000 scholarship for you or an immediate family member. For more than 30 years, the law firm of Ashcraft & Gerel, LLP has been offering...
Local 400 Members Ratify New Contract With Zero Cuts
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...
Tentative Agreement Reached
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...
Hundreds of Kroger Workers Hold Rallies for Fourth Week In A Row
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 Wants To Put Your Healthcare at Risk!
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...
November 6: Don’t Forget Your Entry Card!
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...
Huge Turnout as Actions Expand Across the Region
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...
Our Actions Are Having An Impact – Keep the Pressure On Kroger!
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...
Huge Issues at Stake In Virginia Elections – Vote November 7th!
Local 400 members in Virginia—and all the commonwealth’s working families—have much at stake in the Tuesday, November 7th elections for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and the House of Delegates. The Local 400-led Fight for $15 in Richmond has been...
500 Members Rally For A Fair Contract
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...
October 27: Fright Night at the Richmond Local 400 Office!
Join us on Friday, October 27 for a spooky evening of fun for the whole family! We'll have free food, prizes, and games to play. All are welcome! Local 400 Fright Night Friday, October 27 5:00pm - 7:00pm UFCW Local 400 Richmond Office 231 E. Belt Blvd, Richmond, VA...
Take Action For A Fair Contract – Thursday, October 19th
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...
Kroger West Virginia Contract Negotiations Stalled
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...
Kroger West Virginia Contract Extended At Direction of Federal Mediator
Contract Meeting and Vote Scheduled for November 6 After weeks of negotiations, six store actions involving hundreds of members, and working until expiration for a fair deal, we still have work to do to get the best possible agreement. At the direction of the federal...
Reminder for West Virginia Kroger Members – Comply with Directions From Your Supervisor and Remove Your Union Jersey when Asked
The support and solidarity shown over the past few weeks has been incredible. We know the support will continue today and as long as it takes to get a fair contract. Today we want to remind everyone that we do not want anyone to get disciplined for wearing their union...
Unfair Labor Practice Charges Filed
Wear Your Union Button, Hat, and Jersey on Saturday, October 7 Today we were forced to file unfair labor practice charges with the federal government after Kroger informed us that they will be asking employees to remove their union jerseys tomorrow on Jersey Day....
Dozens of Kroger Workers Descend on Store in Morgantown
Dozens of Kroger workers descended on a store in Morgantown this evening in the fourth consecutive day of union actions calling on the company to negotiate a fair contract. The current contract expires on Saturday, October 7, and covers 4,200 union members working at...
Federal Mediator Called In to Kroger Contract Talks
Negotiations and Actions Continue All Week As we approach the expiration date of our contract on Saturday, October 7, a federal mediator has joined us at contract negotiations to help get to a fair deal. Mediators do not make decisions about what a final agreement...
Second Day Brings Larger Crowd Thanking Customers at Charleston Kroger Store as Week of Action Continues
A crowd of more than 60 Kroger associates gathered at a store in Charleston this evening for day two of a week of action calling on Kroger to negotiate a fair contract with the workers. Yesterday, Kroger workers gathered at a store in Beckley and distributed “thank...
Local 400 Members Kickoff Week of Action Thanking Customers at West Virginia Kroger Store
Nearly 50 members of Local 400 gathered at a Kroger store in Beckley this evening to call on Kroger to negotiate a fair contract with associates. The members distributed “thank you” cards to customers to express their gratitude for shoppers choosing to support their...
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