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Kroger to boost employee education benefits post-merger

 By Russell Redman on Aug. 09, 2023

Over 700,000 associates to have access to tuition reimbursement and financial counseling after Albertsons acquisition closes.

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Kowalski’s Markets workers to get $2-$4 per hour raises under new contract

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 04, 2023

About 600 employees at six of the grocer’s stores in the Minneapolis area “overwhelmingly ratified” the two-year agreement this week, averting a strike.

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Grocery retail jobs back on the upswing in July

By Russell Redman on Aug. 04, 2023

U.S. unemployment rate dips again, though overall retail job growth stays virtually flat.

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Loss of ‘hero pay’ resurfaces in Metro contract talks

By Russell Redman on Aug. 04, 2023

Fresh Perspectives: Grocery workers still feel the sting after retailers rescinded pandemic-driven wage hikes.

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CVS Health to eliminate 5K corporate jobs

By Russell Redman on Aug. 01, 2023

UPDATE: Company to take nearly $500 million Q2 charge related to layoffs, which will exclude retail pharmacy, clinic and customer-facing positions.

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Strike is on at Metro stores after union rejects tentative accord

By Russell Redman on Jul. 31, 2023

Canadian grocer said 27 Toronto-area supermarkets will remain closed during Unifor Local 414 work stoppage.

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Kowalski’s Markets strike averted; tentative agreement offers ‘historic wage increases’

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 31, 2023

A three-day strike had been set for 600 workers at six of the grocer’s stores in the Minneapolis area. A ratification vote is slated for this week.

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DOL orders Asian grocer in Utah to pay $525K in back wages, fines

By Diane Adam on Jul. 27, 2023

Chinatown Supermarket LLC in Salt Lake City deprived employees of their earned overtime pay, the Department of Labor said.

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Kowalski’s Markets workers authorize a strike

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 25, 2023

About 600 employees of six grocery stores in the Minneapolis area voted to approve a three-day unfair labor practices strike next month.

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UNFI warehouse workers in Connecticut vote in Teamsters

By Russell Redman on Jul. 21, 2023

Union continues to add to its ranks in grocery distribution and retail.

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