The union has threatened to strike during past negotiations, only to back off of plans closer to the strike date. The company also proposed additional health care benefits, according to the statement.Īn agreement for a new contract had not been reached as of Friday.

“We want what is best for our associates.”

“Local 7 is threatening disruption instead of focusing on what is best for our associates, their members,” said Joe Kelley, president of King Soopers and City Market. The proposed contract included $148 million in wage investments and signing bonuses for workers, according to a statement from King Soopers. UFCW Local 7 rejected the company’s latest offer on Wednesday after 17 hours of negotiations. The union’s current contract expires Jan. The official strike announcement comes after months of back-and-forth contract negotiations between the union and the supermarket chain’s parent company, Kroger. Stores in the following locations would be impacted by a strike: The strike could last up to three weeks, the statement said. 12, according to a statement from United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7. Workers at 88 stores will begin to strike starting at 5 a.m.

The union representing thousands of King Soopers and City Market grocery workers in metro Denver, Colorado Springs and other Front Range communities says it will strike next week against alleged unfair labor practices.

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