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theHandpuppet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-29-07 03:34 PM
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Grocery chain KROGER now seeking scabs...
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They call them "temporary workers", I call them low life, scum-sucking SCABS.

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071029/BIZ01/310290056
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Kroger seeks workers
BY JOHN ECKBERG | JECKBERG@ENQUIRER.COM

Following a weekend of apparently fruitless negotiations for a new contract, leaders of United Food and Commercial Workers’ Local 1099 today told the Kroger Co. that it was revoking a contract extension set to expire Saturday at midnight.

The grocer reacted by announcing that it would begin to pursue temporary workers.

The action means the union can now authorize a strike anytime after Friday. The company and union had negotiated through the weekend.

“This company doesn’t seem like Barney Kroger’s company anymore,” said union spokesperson Brigid Kelly, referring to Kroger’s founder. “Instead of providing workers with opportunities for development, success and a secure future, Kroger is jeopardizing their future... ” MORE

If the UFCW goes on strike, don't shop at Kroger!!!!
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