GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - King Soopers/City Market is seeking a temporary restraining order.
King Soopers is suing the union representing the workers striking in Colorado, claiming bad-faith negotiating tactics.
About 100,000 of the grocer’s unionized employees are protesting alleged unfair labor practices across 77 Colorado stores.
The union said it is working on scheduling strike-authorization votes at City Market stores in western Colorado. Cincinnati-based Kroger owns King Soopers and City Market. Cordova has said ...
King Soopers in Colorado Springs and Pueblo have also authorized strikes and may join at a later date, the union added on February 6, but four City Market locations haven't voted yet. The striking ...
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DENVER (KDVR) — After failed union negotiations with King Soopers, around 10,000 grocery store employees across the Denver metro and the Front Range are planning to strike on Thursday morning.
King Soopers/City Market spokesperson Additional votes are scheduled for workers in Colorado Springs and Pueblo on Friday and Saturday. Those votes could authorize strikes in additional locations.
In a phone interview with The Denver Gazette, King Soopers and City Market President Joe Kelley said he is disappointed by the strike vote and thought the union’s decision is premature.
In a video message to employees, Joe Kelley, King Soopers and City Market President said, "I know this is a very stressful time." Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
UFCW Local 7 represents 23,000 union grocery store workers across Colorado, 12,000 of which are employed at King Soopers and City Market stores. In a Friday release, King Soopers said it is ...