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10,000 King Soopers Workers Launch Strike Over Labor Practices in Colorado

Union members allege unfair labor practices, including surveillance and threats, as they demand better staffing, wages, and benefits.

Parking spots are left vacant at a King Soopers store on the first day of a work strike in Denver, Colorado, U.S., January 12, 2022.
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King Soopers employees walk the picket line, at 5301 W. 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, on Jan. 19, 2022.
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Overview

  • The two-week strike involves 10,000 employees at 77 King Soopers stores in the Denver area, as well as Boulder and Louisville.
  • Union members claim the company engaged in illegal practices such as interrogating workers, surveilling union discussions, and restricting union-related attire.
  • Key issues include staffing shortages, wage disputes, and a proposal to redirect $8 million from retiree health benefits to fund pay increases.
  • King Soopers, owned by Kroger, denies the allegations and maintains it has complied with labor laws while offering a comprehensive contract proposal.
  • The strike reflects a broader trend of recent labor actions across the U.S., with unions pushing for improved working conditions and employer concessions.