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Why is King Soopers going on strike? Colorado Girl Scouts search for new location for cookie sales as employees go on strike


Published on 2025-02-06 11:40:56 - MSN
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  • As about 10,000 King Soopers employees in the Denver area prepare to go on a strike on Thursday morning, the Girl Scouts of Colorado are facing an unexpected challenge that could affect their annual c

King Soopers employees in Colorado are striking due to ongoing contract negotiations with Kroger, the parent company, which have not resulted in a satisfactory agreement. The strike, involving over 1,000 workers, has led to significant disruptions, including the closure of pharmacies and the need for Girl Scouts to find alternative locations for their cookie sales. The workers, supported by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7, are demanding better wages, improved benefits, and enhanced working conditions. This labor action has not only affected the employees but also the community, with local residents and other businesses feeling the impact as they adjust to the absence of services from King Soopers.

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