King Soopers Strike - Denver & Colorado Springs

[ray1970]

Well, grocery workers were called "Frontline workers" and "heros" for like a year...and they were getting hazard pay and bonuses and such. Guess they want to be back in the headlines now that they're being ignored again.

That was when they, along with the Taco Bell and McDonald?s employees, were told that they were essential workers. People who society can not function without getting paid minimum wage? Preposterous!

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

Wife was there today and she waited in line forever to check out. Had her things on the belt and the cashier said he was closing…. Wife about lost it..

Unions has ever aged about as well as telegrams…

Why is that every worker I talk to at COSTCO seems like they are in the middle of a party or social gathering? Cheerful, funny, engaging. Not so much at King Sourpuss.

[hollohas]

That's true about Costco. They are almoat always super pleasant. Most of them have a "Team Member Since xxxx" on their name tag. There are more than a few at the Costco by me who have worked there 20-30 years. They must take care of their employees.

[eddiememphis]

Dad was UAW for 30 years.

He and his buddies loved strikes. They got paid to sit in lawn chairs and drink beer.

He was six months from retirement when that strike was settled. He said it was one of the worst days in his life, having to go back to that warehouse.

We used to go rounds about unions, he obviously supported his, I thought it was an antiquated institution. Once he was out, he admitted they are kinda dumb. But, he retired with a great benefit package at 55, so I can't fault his thinking at all.

[tactical_2012]

I have a Safeway, catty-corner to my (preferred) King Soopers.

The King Soopers, beyond being less than well stocked everyday, has cut their hours from 24x7 to 6AM to 11PM.

The people that are there, seem to barely put in the motions, day after day, and I am pretty sure that corporate pays for contractors to come out once or twice a week to (actually work) and stock the shelves.

I am not sure what the solution is, but I am pretty sure Government is the problem.

Most King Soopers and Walmarts have stopped being open 24 hrs due to theft rather than staffing issues

[.455_Hunter]

Dad was UAW for 30 years.

He and his buddies loved strikes. They got paid to sit in lawn chairs and drink beer.

He was six months from retirement when that strike was settled. He said it was one of the worst days in his life, having to go back to that warehouse.

We used to go rounds about unions, he obviously supported his, I thought it was an antiquated institution. Once he was out, he admitted they are kinda dumb. But, he retired with a great benefit package at 55, so I can't fault his thinking at all.

As a young immigrant, my Great-Grandfather was instrumental in establishing a coal miners union in Illinois in the 1870's. As an older man, has was just as active in trying to reduce its influence.

[arbol]

Most King Soopers and Walmarts have stopped being open 24 hrs due to theft rather than staffing issues

I knew that mine had done it because of theft, but I didn't know about others. Thanks.

I was hoping that they closed their door so employees could work hard on stocking, etc. But that's not the case.

[eddiememphis]

Got gas at Broadway and Littleton. The strikers were approaching people fueling up and talking about whatever. I told the kid "no thanks" and he wandered off.

That is the part I dislike. Don't try to make me feel bad for you because of your career choice.

I need gas, pal. It's not a political statement.

[colorider]

Walmart has much better grocery prices than Kings. Better variety and shelves are stocked better as well. Strike won’t effect me.

[MrPrena]

Most of stores up here are non-union stores.

2 retail/grocery stores pays more than King soopers, but it will be difficult to beat those 2. One had annual membership and other has much higher prices.

I remember ~2 years ago that people were fighting for $15/hr. That 15/hr 2-3 years ago is not same now.

This is what happens when there is too much money 💰 in the economy.


I hope the best for Kroger Corp and union employees.