Richmond/Tidewater Contract Negotiations Update Did you know? Some Kroger stores in Virginia are non-union. That’s because for the last 20 years Kroger has been running a campaign to keep the union out of new stores in the Richmond and Tidewater area. Some of these...
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...
Unions have played an important role in the lives of America’s workers since the early years of our country’s history. Even today, working Americans – both union and non-union– have a long list of reasons to thank the labor movement: 1. Weekends 2. All breaks at work,...
Federal labor law protects you from harassment, intimidation and bullying by your employer. Here are 35 things your boss CANNOT do: 1. Attend any union meeting, park across the street from the hall or engage in any undercover activity which would indicate that the...
E&R Sales and Marketing, Inc. and EMD Sales, Inc. have provided updated and revised final offers on our contracts that we are presenting to the members for a vote without recommendation. Join us on Thursday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m. for a Zoom video meeting to review...