Kroger Workers Staging Weekly Protests Over Proposed Healthcare Cuts

Kroger Workers Staging Weekly Protests Over Proposed Healthcare Cuts

With “hero pay” already gone, store workers are outraged after Kroger proposes cuts to health care amid pandemic CHARLESTON, WV (October 7, 2020) – Despite record sales growth amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and with confirmed cases among store associates...
West Virginia Kroger Workers Staging Protests Over Union Contract

West Virginia Kroger Workers Staging Protests Over Union Contract

With pandemic still endangering lives, Kroger workers are outraged over the company’s refusal to agree to a fair contract CHARLESTON, WV (October 1, 2020) – On Thursday, October 1 at 4:00 p.m., Kroger workers in West Virginia are staging car caravan protests in...
UFCW Locals Demand Hazard Pay Negotiations at Giant

UFCW Locals Demand Hazard Pay Negotiations at Giant

Earlier this week, Giant announced a one-time “appreciation” bonus in the amount of $300 for full-timers and $150 for part-timers. The bonuses will appear in the first November paychecks of all hourly associates hired by September 22, 2020 and actively employed...
Pro-Worker Candidates Win Key Victories in West Virginia Primary

Pro-Worker Candidates Win Key Victories in West Virginia Primary

“Right to Work” Sponsor Mitch Carmichael Ousted by Union Teacher On June 9th, West Virginians went to the polls in the 2020 primary and nominated many strong worker allies to key offices. The most notable result was in the 4th state Senate district, where teachers’...