Kroger Faces Portland Strike Amidst FTC Battle Over Albertsons Merger

Fred Meyer workers walk out over labor disputes as Kroger defends its $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons in court.

4,500 Fred Meyer employees in Portland began a week-long strike over alleged unfair labor practices.
The FTC has temporarily blocked Kroger's merger with Albertsons, citing antitrust concerns.
The union accuses Kroger of misleading negotiations and failing to make pension contributions.
Kroger argues the merger will enhance competition with non-union retailers like Walmart and Amazon.
Union president Dan Clay is expected to testify in the ongoing federal court case.