Jun 1, 2020
Today, Mayor Bowser announced a citywide 7:00 p.m. curfew for Washington, DC tonight and tomorrow night. Safeway and Giant have announced changes to operating hours as a result. Here’s what you need to know: Safeway All Safeway stores in Washington, D.C. will close at...
May 28, 2020
Join us on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. for a Tele-Town Hall on extending “hero pay” at Kroger! We were overwhelmed by the response to our petition calling on Kroger to extend hero pay. Kroger workers, customers and community supporters all added...
May 27, 2020
The company plans to end the temporary pay increase and loosen safety measures in stores despite ongoing danger facing workers LANDOVER, MD (May 27, 2020) – After Giant Food announced plans to cancel its 10% “recognition pay” increase after this week, United Food...
May 20, 2020
This crisis has exposed countless shortcomings in our country, from our inadequate healthcare system to our federal government’s feckless response to the pandemic. But the crisis has also brought out the best in many members of our community. One recent example comes...
May 19, 2020
We recently received numerous reports of Kroger members receiving collections letters from the company alleging that they were overpaid “emergency pay” while on sick leave. We investigated each case thoroughly and were preparing to file grievances against...
May 16, 2020
Under public and worker pressure after announcing plans to cancel “hero pay” this week, Kroger announced a new round of “thank you” bonuses for some store associates. According to the announcement: “The Thank You Pay, which will be $400 for qualified full-time...
