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UFCW Reformers Block Kroger-Albertsons Mega-Merger

UFCW Reformers Block Kroger-Albertsons Mega-Merger

Judges in Oregon and Washington have blocked the Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger, marking a win for labor and reform-focused UFCW local unions. The rulings prompted Albertsons to terminate the agreement.

AFL-CIO cheers as Labor Board majority outlaws captive audience meetings

AFL-CIO cheers as Labor Board majority outlaws captive audience meetings

The NLRB has ruled that mandatory anti-union “captive audience” meetings are illegal and unconstitutional, marking a major win for workers' rights.

UFCW Local Leads Fight to Win Washington's Strongest Tenant Protections

UFCW Local Leads Fight to Win Washington's Strongest Tenant Protections


Grocery and retail workers in Tacoma, Washington, triumphed in securing strong tenant protections, overcoming opposition from city officials and landlords.

Economist reports proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons not healthy for labor

Economist reports proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons not healthy for labor

A new report issued by economist Marshall Steinbaum from the University of Utah delves into the proposed mega-merger of grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons in ways that have not been fully looked at over the past year.

Movement for union democracy comes to UFCW

Movement for union democracy comes to UFCW

A contingent of delegates to the union’s 2023 convention moves toward direct membership election of national officers among other democratic reforms.