UFCW, the food workers` union, represents 835,000 workers in corporate grocery stores across the country. We stand with the hard workers at Kroger stores to get the best wages and benefits they deserve, all backed by a collective agreement. Unionized workers at the Kroger supermarket chain have been protesting for two weeks over fears that negotiations between their union and Kroger could lead to a deterioration in health care. „New contracts are concluded after thoughtful and productive work on the part of the company and the trade union bargaining bodies,“ added Jürgensen, who has headed Kroger`s central department since February 2020. „We thank our employees for ratifying the agreements and for the excellent service they provide to our customers every day. Among its allegations, the union said Fred Meyer violated his contract by underpaying workers at food centers and centralized jobs in health insurance. In addition, workers have to pay these ridiculous union dues that are simply not worth it. Even if the amount is not exaggerated, it adds up our time and brings no predictable benefit. At this meeting, your union bargaining committee will hear Kroger`s updates on the state of the industry and discuss ideas and thoughts submitted by members for the new contracts. „The company is and intends to fully comply with all labor laws and legal requirements,“ a spokesman wrote in an email monday.

„Whether it`s fighting the company, implementing basic measures such as effective temperature checks, our resounding strike vote or punishing bargaining hours, we are bringing this victory back to our employees with their heads held high,“ commented Matt Collins, the Teamsters 117 steward who, according to the union, had contracted COVID-19 in the workplace last year. „We are proud to raise the standards of a strong collective agreement.“ „There are many ongoing issues with the fund and the company is trying to resolve them in the negotiations,“ the statement said. „The company hopes the negotiations will lead to higher wages and affordable health services.“ I used to work at Kroger, and for me, the most important difference between unionized and non-unionized is the level of happiness that exists among employees. Kroger, who is part of a union, focuses on the time he spends at the company, not the quality or work ethic of employees in terms of hours, shifts and full-time capacity. This leads to a lot of frustration among employees, as people who do their best are not rewarded due to union regulations. Its union bargaining committee met with Kroger on Thursday, April 15 and continued negotiations on the new Atlanta and Savannah contracts. This bargaining session was very productive and your bargaining committee continued to discuss many issues with the company. At the Meetings of the Negotiating Committee on May 11 and 13, we will continue our negotiations on the Atlanta and Savannah Treaties. Their union bargaining committee is committed to conducting a proactive process with Kroger`s bargaining team to ensure the negotiation of in-depth contracts that address issues raised by our members regarding wages, benefits and working conditions.

The Teamsters Local 117 Bargaining Committee reached an agreement with Fred Meyer on July 30, less than two weeks after the union approved a strike. Its union bargaining committee met Thursday, April 8 to begin negotiations on the new Atlanta and Savannah contracts. At that first meeting, members of your bargaining committee had the opportunity to meet with Kroger`s negotiating team and determine expectations and the subsequent negotiation process. Harris and other members of The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 are protesting the company`s move to change their health care. „The question is: Are these jobs being created in the Richmond [and] Virginia Beach area? Will they continue to be good unionized jobs with good, affordable health care and a secure retirement? Or will it be a race to the bottom, low wages, no benefits, no retirement security, non-unionized jobs? The average hourly wage for an employee of Fred Meyer in Oregon is $17.29 an hour, the company said. The average total compensation, he said, is nearly $23 an hour. „I want to enjoy my work, but even on days off, they usually call me.