Author: Mercedes

Fighting for a fair contract at Food4Less

Fighting for a fair contract at Food4Less

Jul 21, 2017 | |

Fighting 4 a fair contract at Food4Less Again, management of Food4Less and parent company Kroger fight to take away the hard earned wages, benefits, and working conditions members of Food4Less have fought hard for. Our brothers and sisters at Food4Less are gearing up for a fight. Stand with us, stand with them in a fight for a fair contract. Union workers at Food 4 Less have seen this routine from management in years past. They are helping their coworkers understand that solidarity trumps corporate greed every...

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CVS Standing Together

CVS Standing Together

Jul 14, 2017 | |

Members of CVS stores are amidst a contract battle. As a show of unity, they are wearing their STAND TOGETHER buttons on their uniforms. We stand with the members of CVS for decent working conditions, wages, and benefits.  ...

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Food 4 Less Updates

Food 4 Less Updates

Jul 11, 2017 | |

In an effort to keep our members informed, we are placing ALL of the Food 4 Less Negotiation Updates here. The most recent information is the top link. Update: June 5, 2017 Update: May 16, 2017 Update: May 9, 2017...

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Walgreens ends attempt to take over Rite Aid

Walgreens ends attempt to take over Rite Aid

Jun 29, 2017 | , |

NEW YORK (AP) — Walgreens has ended its takeover pursuit of rival Rite Aid following resistance from U.S. regulators and will instead now buy stores, distribution centers and inventory in a new deal. The proposed merger, first announced in 2015, was initially for about $9.4 billion but was whittled down to about $6.8 billion earlier this year. For scrapping the transaction, Walgreens Boots Alliance will pay Rite Aid Corp. a $325 million termination fee. It will pay Fred’s Pharmacy an additional $25 million following the termination of a related asset deal. Under the new agreement, Walgreens will buy 2,186...

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