Thousands of Kroger and Albertsons workers in Washington are voting on whether to ratify a new contract this week, and results are expected late Friday night.
SEATTLE — Thousands of grocery workers across Washington are casting ballots this week in a pivotal vote that could shape the future of the state’s grocery industry. The workers belong to a labor union called United Food and Commercial Workers Local 3000.
The latest contract proposal from Kroger and Albertsons affects roughly 30,000 grocery employees from stores like QFC, Fred Meyer and Safeway. The vote comes just weeks after an overwhelming 97% of union members authorized a strike, signaling deep frustration
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