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Walmart revamps starting pay structure for some workers

 By Heather Lalley on Sep. 08, 2023

The move standardizes entry-level wages at the store level, the retail giant said. Retail watchers said the move may indicate a less-tight labor market.

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Grocery store employment holds steady in August

 By Russell Redman on Sep. 06, 2023

Retail job growth plateaus amid uptick in nationwide unemployment rate.

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Metro stores in Toronto reopen for business after end of strike

By Russell Redman on Sep. 05, 2023

Wage increase brought by new contract compensates for loss of $2-per-hour “hero pay” after pandemic.

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Metro reaches tentative contract deal in Toronto-area strike

By Russell Redman on Aug. 30, 2023

Unifor Local 414 president said the agreement “acknowledges the economic struggle that many of our members face.”

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The Biden administration wants to raise the threshold for overtime pay

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 30, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing to make salaried employees making less than $55,068 eligible for overtime pay, up from $38,568. The threshold would change every three years.

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Metro, Unifor resume negotiations in month-old strike

By Russell Redman on Aug. 29, 2023

Canadian grocer granted injunction that bars picketers from blocking fresh food deliveries from distribution centers.

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Metro claims unfair labor practices by Unifor in weeks-long strike

By Russell Redman on Aug. 24, 2023

Union said lack of renewed contract offer indicates Canadian grocer’s “refusal to provide decent work and pay.”

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UFCW files to organize workers at Kroger’s Home Chef

By Russell Redman on Aug. 24, 2023

Grocery union eyes representation of employees at mealkit brand’s Chicago production and distribution center.

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Picketing in Metro strike extends to pair of distribution centers

By Russell Redman on Aug. 23, 2023

Negotiations remain stalled as work stoppage at 27 greater Toronto stores nears fourth week.

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Rosauers Supermarkets to pay more than $422K in labor violations

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 09, 2023

The Department of Labor found the Spokane, Washington-based grocer failed to pay for short meal breaks and allowed minors to operate dangerous machinery, among other infractions.

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