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January 25, 2022

King Soopers Grocery Workers in Colorado Approve New Contract, Ending Strike
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In labor news, some 8,400 unionized King Soopers grocery workers have
ended a 10-day strike after members approved a new contract. The
three-year agreement with the Kroger-owned grocery chain brings workers
better healthcare and pension benefits, tougher workplace safety
measures and wage increases of up to $5 per hour. Three-quarters of
Kroger employees recently surveyed by the United Food and Commercial
Workers union reported they face food insecurity.


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