Kroger union workers in Kentucky and Indiana get a pay boost under new contract
Kroger hourly employees will get a boost in starting pay at more than 80 stores in Kentucky and Southern Indiana under a new labor agreement overwhelmingly ratified by workers this week.
The four-year deal is the first for area employees under "Restock Kroger," a $500 million investment across the nation to boost salaries and training as the Cincinnati-based grocery giant battles increasingly aggressive competition from Walmart, Target, Amazon and dollar discount chains.
The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 227 announced on its Facebook page late Thursday that 93% of its members had approved the contract. It covers more than 13,500 store clerks and department heads in the two states.
Union leaders cheered the contract that takes effect June 30, saying it is a win because salary increases go to new workers, veteran stock clerks and cashiers, while creating new leadership positions in selected parts of stores.
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