Kroger’s Memphis Workers Ratify Pact

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1529 here yesterday ratified a new, four-year agreement with Kroger Co., Cincinnati, covering more than 7,500 workers at 72 stores in five states. Terms of the agreement, which was previously reported as tentative, were not disclosed. “This agreement provides wage increases and affordable quality health care benefits for our employees and their families and keeps Kroger competitive in the marketplace,” said Mark Prestige, president of Kroger’s Delta division.

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