More than 8,000 workers at nearly 80 King Soopers stores went on strike for better wages on Wednesday as negotiations stalled, but the stores stayed open as the Kroger Co-owned Colorado chain hired temporary staff and promoted online ordering.
Summary
- A union member raises a sign outside a Kroger’s King Soopers store during a protest as workers go on strike in Denver, Colorado, U.S., January 12, 2022.
- The striking workers are employed at King Soopers stores in the Denver metropolitan area, Boulder, Parker and Broomfield cities of Colorado, among others.
- Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterAt King Soopers, workers have sought an increase in wages of at least $6 per hour for all.
- That was lower than the $18 per hour King Soopers advertised for replacement workers at various locations including Denver, Evergreen, Golden and Littleton.
- I join striking union workers by not shopping there until they agree to the new contract which satisfies the workers," Denver resident Mark Simmons said.