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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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UFCW Local 88 authorizes possible strike against Schnuck Markets

 By Timothy Inklebarger on Jun. 22, 2023

The union argues that the contract offered by the St. Louis grocer fails to provide competitive wages and would jeopardize members’ healthcare plan.

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Teamsters gives thumbs-down to Kroger-Albertsons merger

By Russell Redman on Jun. 13, 2023

Union said its members employed by the two supermarket giants “need more than vague promises about their future.”

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Grocery store employment picks up in May

By Russell Redman on Jun. 02, 2023

Segment adds more jobs despite uptick in U.S. unemployment rate.

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Dollar General faces $3.4M in unsafe workplace penalties

By Heather Lalley on May 24, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor said it found blocked aisles, emergency exits and more at nine of the discounter’s stores in Maine, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

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Teamsters voted in at second Smart & Final distribution center in California

By Russell Redman on May 23, 2023

The warehouse workers are now represented by Local 630 at the grocer’s Riverside and Commerce facilities.

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With about 7K open jobs, Kroger kicks off hiring drive

By Russell Redman on May 12, 2023

Seasonal employment campaign covers roles spanning retail, e-commerce, supply chain, corporate and health care.

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Dollar Tree to lay off about 90 workers at its corporate HQ

By Heather Lalley on May 10, 2023

The discounter said it is cutting jobs because it is moving to outsource its customer-service operations in Chesapeake, Virginia.

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NLRB judge rules Fred Meyer, QFC unlawfully barred BLM insignia in workplace

By Russell Redman on May 09, 2023

The dispute began nearly three years ago, following the killing of George Floyd.

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UFCW International voices formal opposition to Kroger-Albertsons merger

By Russell Redman on May 08, 2023

Union chief Marc Perrone cites a “lack of transparency” and the mega-deal’s potential impact on workers, communities and their families.

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