Contract talks falter between Food 4 Less, union

[unhappycamper]

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-food-4-less-ufcw-strike-20140822-story.html



Contract talks falter between Food 4 Less, union
By Shan Li
8.22.2014

Contract negotiations between Food 4 Less and the United Food and Commercial Workers union are sputtering, a union representative said, increasing the likelihood that thousands of grocery workers will strike soon.

Food 4 Less, owned by Kroger Co., is the last remaining grocery chain in Southern California yet to reach a deal on a new contract. The previous contract expired June 8.

The union has already ratified contracts with Vons, Albertsons and the Kroger-owned Ralphs chain after weeks of long negotiations.

Union officials say Food 4 Less workers voted in July to authorize a strike if discussions break down. A strike would involve nearly 6,500 workers in about 100 stores in Southern California.

[Omaha Steve]

1. When I couldn't find work after getting fired for union organizing

The UFCW paid me to picket for 10 weeks at the Omaha Hinky Dinky strike. Stayed on good terms with the workers for years.