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Amid Public Pressure, Kroger Agrees to Extend Contract Through June 4
Kroger Bargaining Update #7 Since midnight on Sunday, May 8, we have been working without a contract. Today, the company formally agreed to extend the current contract through Saturday, June 4. This means that all of the protections and benefits guaranteed in our...
Kroger Union Members File Charges Against Kroger for Violating Federal Law
Union members have filed “Unfair Labor Practice” charges against Kroger for violating federal labor law after several store managers threatened the workers earlier this week for talking to customers about the company’s awful collective bargaining proposal. At a few...
Employees At 41 Kroger Stores in the Region May Vote to Authorize A Strike Next Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 12, 2016 CONTACT Jonathan Williams, UFCW Local 400, jwilliams@local400.org ROANOKE, VA – Thousands of Kroger associates in the Roanoke Valley have been working without a contract since midnight on Sunday, May 8, after the grocery...
After Calling Police on Union Members, Kroger Now Faces Charges for Violating Federal Law
Ironically, it was in fact the actions of these Kroger store managers that were a clear violation of the law.
Hundreds of Employees, Customers, Allies Deliver Thousands of Petitions to Giant Demanding Save My Store
Company Responds with Words, Not Action Hundreds of Local 400 members, Giant customers, brothers and sisters from other unions, community allies, elected officials and faith leaders today marched from Local 400’s office to Giant headquarters to deliver thousands of...
SAVE THE DATE! May 18 Kroger Roanoke Contract Vote Meeting
As we explained in our latest bargaining update, less than one hour before our contract extension expired at midnight on Saturday, May 7, Kroger attempted to force us to accept an awful agreement. On Wednesday, May 18, we’ll take a vote on this proposal. As your...
We Demand a Fair Deal: Kroger’s Last Best Offer Rejected
Kroger Bargaining Update #6 Less than one hour before our contract extension expired at midnight on Saturday, May 7, Kroger attempted to force us to accept an awful agreement that would abandon retirees and provide only slight wage increases over the next four...
Election Day West Virginia: Vote Tuesday, May 10
Tuesday, May 10 is election day in West Virginia! Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. Together with the West Virginia AFL-CIO, UFCW Local 400 has endorsed the following candidates for office. Who you vote for is your individual choice, but we encourage you...
Growing List of Elected Officials Lend Support to Grocery Workers Threatened by Corporate Merger
Local elected officials show outpouring of support for hundreds of Giant Food employees in the region threatened by a corporate merger overseas In March, employees at eight Giant Food grocery stores in the region were told their stores could be sold thanks to a...
Kroger Negotiations Continue: Full Bargaining Team Meets May 5
Kroger Bargaining Update #5 Throughout the five-week extension of our contract, members of our team have been negotiating with Kroger. We’re working hard to resolve important issues we still face in a way that we think is fair and best for all of us. On Thursday, May...
Four Facts You Should Know About the Potential Ahold/Delhaize Merger
There has been a lot of confusion and misinformation about the potential sale of eight Giant Food stores as a result of the potential merger of Ahold and Delhaize, the parent companies of Giant Food and Food Lion. While the company has been less than clear about the...
Union Leader Spring 2016
On the Cover: Kroger Roanoke Members Mobilize for Bargaining Presidential Campaign Not a Reality TV Show "Right To Work" Rammed Through in W.Va. Va. Member Fight "Right To Work" Amendment "Just Hours" Bill Before D.C. City Council Local 400 Leads Paid Sick Leave Fight...
New England Stop & Shop Workers Ratify New Contract
Original post by UFCW International On April 20, the hard-working men and women of Stop & Shop in New England ratified a new contract with their employer by an overwhelming majority. The contract covers 35,000 union members represented by UFCW Locals 328, 371,...
Our Best Wishes to Loyd Baker, Dedicated Union Representative
After 15 years with Local 400, and 20 years with UFCW, longtime union representative Loyd Baker retired last week. He spent his last day doing exactly what he’s done so well for all these years – supporting our members. Loyd spent the day on the picket line with CWA...
UFCW Joins Immigrant Rights Groups at the Supreme Court to Demand Justice for Immigrant Workers
Original post by UFCW International In the midst of an ongoing legal battle that has suspended President Obama’s executive actions on immigration, the UFCW joined labor leaders and immigrant families as they gathered at the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday to...
MAY 11: #SaveMyStore Rally & March to Giant Food HQ
Eight Giant Food grocery stores in the region are slated for potential sale as the result of a merger between Ahold and Delhaize, the European-based parent companies of Giant Food and Food Lion. Hundreds of jobs and the future of our community is at stake. We can’t...
Giant Employees Announce Series of “Save My Store” Town Halls in Response to Possible Sale of Stores
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 12, 2016 CONTACT Jonathan Williams, UFCW Local 400, jwilliams@local400.org The first in a series of town halls tonight at 6pm in Fredericksburg aims to preserve good jobs and quality shopping threatened by a...
Exclusive UFCW Discounts to Richmond International Raceway: Apr 23-24
As a member of UFCW Local 400, you’re eligible for these exclusive discounts to Richmond International Raceway! It’s just another one of the many benefits of being a union member. Head over to Richmond International Raceway to check out this exclusive deal!
SAVE THE DATE: #SaveMyStore Campaign Announces Series of Town Hall Meetings
On Tuesday, March 15, employees at eight area Giant Food stores were informed that their stores may be sold due to a corporate merger. Less than a week after hearing the news, we launched the #SaveMyStore campaign to bring together Giant employees, union members, and...
Earned Sick Days Passes Maryland House of Delegates
Legislation Passes 84-54 With One Week Remaining in Session Reposted from our friends at Working Matters, a coalition of more than 150 organizations committed to advancing the Maryland Campaign for Paid Sick Days. The Maryland House of Delegates voted 84-54 today to...
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