Thousands of Washington grocery workers are voting on a strike, potentially affecting summer shopping as labor talks stall over wages and schedules.
WASHINGTON, USA — Washington grocery shoppers may face disruptions this summer as thousands of store workers vote on whether to authorize a strike against grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons.
More than 30,000 employees from stores including QFC, Fred Meyer, Safeway and Albertsons are casting ballots this week in a union vote organized by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 3000. The vote follows stalled contract negotiations with the companies.
“Nobody wants to strike, but it’s come to that point,” said Yasmin Ashur,
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