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NLRB judge: Dollar General committed ‘blatant hallmark unfair labor practices’

 By Heather Lalley on Jul. 19, 2023

In a ruling on a case involving one of the discounter’s stores in Connecticut, the National Labor Relations Board found the retailer violated worker rights in interfering with union activity. Dollar General said it intends to appeal.

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Metro averts Unifor strike in greater Toronto

 By Russell Redman on Jul. 19, 2023

Tentative agreement emerges just after the union’s preauthorized strike deadline, avoiding a walkout by 3,700 workers at 27 grocery stores.

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Potential strike looms at Metro stores in Toronto area

By Russell Redman on Jul. 17, 2023

Contract talks continue after Unifor union local authorizes work stoppage in lead-up to collective bargaining sessions.

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Trader Joe’s files trademark infringement suit against its union

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 17, 2023

The grocer claimed that Trader Joe’s United’s fundraising sale of branded merchandise could confuse shoppers and dilute the retailer’s name and logo.

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NLRB files unfair labor practices complaint against Trader Joe’s

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 11, 2023

The complaint alleges the grocer threatened retaliation against workers in Hadley, Massachusetts, as they organized a union.

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Schnucks workers ratify 3-year contract, averting strike

By Timothy Inklebarger on Jul. 11, 2023

The regional grocer and UFCW Local 88 were able to resolve major issues, such as pay increases and a company contribution to the employee health-and-welfare fund.

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Grocery store job growth plateaus for June

By Russell Redman on Jul. 07, 2023

Overall U.S. retail employment “has shown little net change over the year,” the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

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Lunds & Byerlys workers to get $3 to $4 hourly wage boost under new contract

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 05, 2023

About 2,500 workers at 22 grocery stores in the Minneapolis area, who had previously voted to strike during Independence Day weekend, ratified what the union is calling a “historic” agreement.

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Tentative agreement reached, averting planned Lunds & Byerlys strike

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 27, 2023

The labor deal, which is up for a vote on Saturday, offers significant raises and improved healthcare benefits for about 2,500 employees of the grocery chain in Minneapolis.

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Schnucks again expands flex work program

By Timothy Inklebarger on Jun. 26, 2023

The St. Louis-based grocer, which is currently in in contract negotiations with workers, continues to expand the offering, which gives employees greater flexibility in selecting available shifts through the grocer's scheduling app.

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