Charleston, W.V.
Croger Workers (Photo/UCFW Local 400) in West Virginia
The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 400 announced on Friday that Krroger’s proposed deal of three years was voted by its members from 1,347 to 229. Union spokesman Jonathan Williams told Metronue that it was not surprising.
Williams said, “The proposals we had were not we were, which we could suggest for recommendation and if we wanted, we could not get the members to vote for it.” “This is the time to be serious of the company and we can really suggest that we can really recommend.”
Eight percent of the Sangh workers have authorized a strike. Williams said that no date is set yet, but soon anyone can come.
“We have reached the company and we are working with a federal mediator. We hope that they (company officials) have come to their senses, but if not, we will announce the next stages at the afternoon, ”Williams said.
Kroger reiterated on Friday afternoon that its proposal was “there was a historic investment of $ 300 million in Associate Wage and Healthcare in West Virginia.”
Loria Raya
Lori Raya, president of the middle-atlantic of Kogar, said in a statement, “Our colleague is the heart of Kogar, and we give respect and importance to his hard work.” “Our proposal will invest more money in the salary of every colleague and preserve 72% less high quality healthcare for West Virginia families. We are dedicated to finding common land and extending an open invitation to UFCW local 400 for further communication. ,
The company added its goal to every conversation, “reaching a fair and balanced agreement that provides a comprehensive compensation package of wages and benefits for our dedicated colleagues.”
Williams stated that inflation has increased by 18% in the last three years, but the increase in contract will be 12%. He said that part -time workers at the bottom of the pay scale would earn approximately $ 14 per hour at the end of the contract. He said that even the workers have not taken favor of the proposal that would have allowed Kogar to increase the out-of-pocket limit for health care after the second year of the contract.
Williams said, “Members were not happy about the company trying to invest money in one pocket and try it out of others with these health care costs.”
The UFCW Local 400 38 represents around 3,000 workers in the Croger Stores. Most of the stores are in West Virginia, with a handful of neighboring Kentki and Ohio.