WV Kroger workers protest cuts

Union workers at Kroger stores in West Virginia are continuing demonstrations throughout the week to protest cuts to their health care benefits proposed by the company in recent contract negotiations. “Kroger’s proposal could force the fund to cut benefits, increase costs to workers, or limit the number of employees eligible for health care,” said Mark Federici, President of UFCW Local 400. “Many employees could see their health care benefits simply disappear.” Read more here, including details on daily protests Wednesday through Saturday at stores throughout the region.

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