Negotiations between King Soopers and the grocery workers union have taken a turn for the worse following the strike that ended in February. The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 has filed a counter claim against the grocer, alleging that King Soopers violated the agreement made to end the strike. According to the union, King Soopers failed to consider their proposals and put forth ultimatums that expired before the agreed 100-day peace period.
The workers initially went on strike in February for nearly 12 days after failed contract negotiations. The tensions escalated in March when King Soopers made offers to the union that expired, leading to more disagreements. The union criticized the company for their leadership change, with the current president moving up the ranks and a new president taking over King Soopers.
The union is now taking legal action against King Soopers, seeking to hold the company accountable for failing to honor the peace agreement. There are concerns over issues such as staffing shortages and benefits for workers, with doubts raised about the new leadership addressing these problems.
As the peace period set to end on May 28 approaches, there is a call for King Soopers to change its approach and bargain in good faith. The lawsuit is seen as a way to ensure that the company fulfills its commitments to the union and workers.
