| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2001 |
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Detroit Area Supermarket Workers: Contract Negotiations 2001 Thousands of Detroit-area supermarket workers voted yesterday to authorize a strike against the two biggest grocery chains in the area?Kroger and Farmer Jack. The 17,000 United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 876 members voted overwhelmingly today to send the companies a strong message: we will fight to protect affordable health care benefits for our families. UFCW Local 876 leaders continue to meet with the company. A marathon session lasted through the night last night and continues today. The UFCW Local 876 and its negotiating team will continue to bargain with the company as long as progress is being made to reach a fair contract settlement that protects affordable family health care and provides a living wage. Kroger and Farmer Jack workers are to report to work as scheduled today. The UFCW Local 876 is taking every step to keep the members informed of the progress at the table and will keep customers updated of any strike preparations. UFCW members can stay informed of any updates by calling the Local 876 Hotline at 1-800-321-6406 Ext. 5900. |
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