October 2, 2007

UFCW Members in Memphis Share Frustrations with Ohio Workers

 Negotiations with Kroger continued September 25th and 26th in Memphis, Tenn., with Local 1529 members increasingly frustrated over Kroger's lack of movement on key issues. Just like their brothers and sisters in Ohio, the negotiating committee in Memphis has been irked by Kroger's slow pace.

And just as in Ohio, Kroger wants members to pay more for their health insurance without providing more benefits.

Kroger is the market leader in the entire region that includes both Cincinnati and Memphis, the members know that they're a big part of that success. So they're wondering why Kroger is refusing to share the success with their workers.

"We're the backbone of the company," says Sonya McKnight, a 32-year Kroger employee and Local 1529 UFCW member. "Kroger ought to know that when you invest in your people, you invest in your company."

Negotiations are continuing this week.





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