By Ryan Boldrey Source: MLive.com Union workers at a Paw Paw beverage company are seeing immediate raises, the elimination of seasonal status and access to benefits for all as the result of a new collective bargaining agreement. All union workers at Sunberry Beverages are seeing raises ranging from 5 to [...]
By Robin Erb Source: Bridge Michigan The final Rite Aid locations are officially slated for closing in a new set of bankruptcy documents. Notices of intent to close 38 Michigan stores were filed Aug. 2, 5 and 9, wrapping up the final list of Rite Aids locations in Michigan. “All [...]
By Sara Powers Source: CBS News Kroger union employees in Michigan ratified a new contract, which increases wages and improves paid time off and improves benefits. Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 ratified a new three-year contract, which goes into effect on June 30, according to [...]
Source: Supermarket News The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 announced today that negotiations have begun with Kroger for a new contract, affecting over 1,000 Michigan grocery workers across the state. Contract bargaining for a new deal began in late April at UFCW 951 headquarters in Kentwood, Mich., as [...]
By Allie Jennerjahn Source: WWMT.com National labor leaders and union members from across Michigan rallied at Kellogg Headquarters in Battle Creek Wednesday to show support to those on strike, and thank those that are joining the fight. The initial strike began Oct. 4 after worker’s contracts expired and the union [...]