Workforce

UFCW: Study concludes Kroger-Albertsons merger would sap labor power

By Russell Redman on Dec. 07, 2023

Kroger points to workforce investments, union commitments and growth of non-union grocery retailers.

DOJ wants stronger protections under the ADA for employees with alcohol issues

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 27, 2023

The department has filed a court action against a Minnesota town for requiring an employee to pay for proof of sobriety.

Labor

Loblaw No Frills workers stave off strike with tentative contract deal

By Russell Redman on Nov. 20, 2023

Accord with Unifor comes three days after union members set deadline for work stoppage at 17 Ontario stores.

Labor

Grocery sees hiring uptick in October

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 03, 2023

The industry added 3,400 jobs during the month, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Labor

Pharmacists hit breaking point with ‘Pharmageddon’

By Russell Redman on Oct. 31, 2023

Fresh Perspectives: Mass walkout reflects today’s “grim picture of workplace conditions” in the pharmacy, as Rx staff are burned out, the American Pharmacists Association said.

Retailers

Publix sued over alleged off-the-clock work

By Diane Adam on Oct. 30, 2023

Three former assistant department managers said they worked an average of five unpaid overtime hours per week for years at the Florida-based grocery retailer.

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