KROGER TEAMSTERS RATIFY FIRST CONTRACT, AVERT STRIKE
Source: Yahoo Finance-PR Newswire
Thu, November 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM CST
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 140 warehouse workers at Smith's Food and Drug, represented by Teamsters Local 14, have overwhelmingly ratified a strong first collective bargaining agreement. The new contract secures significant wage increases, better benefits, and stronger workplace protections.
"These workers became Teamsters in January and never let up on demanding what they were rightfully owed," said Jason Gateley, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 14. "They proved their strength through unity and militancy, and Kroger had no choice but to present a fair contract offer."
The three-year agreement delivers a 20 percent wage increase, enhanced health care coverage, and a defined benefit pension plan. It also guarantees a 40-hour workweek, stronger seniority rights, and includes picket line protections.
"We joined the Teamsters to win a contract that reflects our skilled work, and that's what we accomplished by never backing down from this fight," said Lance Taylor, a warehouse worker at Smith's and Local 14 member. "We were ready to strike to get our fair share, and the company knew it. Now we're protected by a strong Teamsters contract."
Read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kroger-teamsters-ratify-first-contract-204000310.html
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I'm retired Union grocery. Glad to see this. 
Grocery store chains - or ANY retail chains - do not want to pay a fair hourly wage. They don't want to give workers any benefits, OR they cut workers' hours to less than 35 so they can't qualify for benefits. As long as workers don't organize, they can't get a fair deal.
Please let's see more of this!
