The Kroger Co. (KR) said that majority of contracts covering associates with King Soopers and City Market in Colorado who are represented by United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 7 have been ratified.
The new agreement covers more than 9 thousand associates who work in King Soopers stores and City Market stores throughout Colorado. The new contract increases compensation, helps stabilize the pension fund and expands health care services at no additional cost to associates, the company said.
"We are pleased that a majority of our associates recognize the value of our offer and voted to accept it and ratify a new contract," said Russ Dispense, President of King Soopers.
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