Shoppers Contract Extended Through November 8, 2020

Shoppers Contract Extended Through November 8, 2020

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the decision by UNFI to combine their Shoppers and Cub operations and continue operating Shoppers stores through this year, at this point we have had some preliminary talks regarding a new contract. To give us...
Three Days of Bargaining With Kroger and No Progress

Three Days of Bargaining With Kroger and No Progress

We have negotiated with Kroger over Zoom, with federal mediation, for the past three days. We were hoping that this would result in real progress in getting the fair contract we deserve. Unfortunately, Kroger has continued to propose a deal that we would never...
Three Days of Bargaining With Kroger and No Progress

Kroger Bargaining Continues This Week – Progress Slow

We have continued to bargain with Kroger over Zoom, with talks facilitated by a federal mediator. Scheduling conflicts with Kroger and the mediator have meant we have only been able to negotiate for three days since your contract expired on June 6. This has made...
Kroger Workers Staging Car Caravan Protests to Demand “Hero Pay”

Kroger Workers Staging Car Caravan Protests to Demand “Hero Pay”

With pandemic still endangering lives, Kroger workers are outraged over the company’s decision to end hazard pay On Wednesday, June 10th at 4:00 p.m., Kroger workers in Virginia and West Virginia are staging car caravan protests in eight cities to demand the company...
Three Days of Bargaining With Kroger and No Progress

Kroger Roanoke Contract Extended While Negotiations Continue

We have held several teleconference sessions over Zoom to negotiate our next contract at Kroger. These talks are facilitated by a federal mediator with training and experience in holding talks over Zoom. Talks have proceeded smoothly so far, but we are just getting...