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Safeway, Kroger Consider New Bargaining in Denver
Both Kroger Co. and Safeway said they are considering their options following an invitation by United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 7 to return to the bargaining table.
Elliot Zwiebach
October 8, 2009
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Elliot Zwiebach
DENVER — Both Kroger Co. and Safeway told SN Wednesday they are considering their options here following an invitation by United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 7 to return to the bargaining table.
The invitation followed what a union spokeswoman said was an "overwhelming" rejection of the chains' contract offer. Safeway workers also agreed to authorize a strike, while employees at Kroger-owned King Soopers and City Markets voted only to reject the offer.
The two sides have not met face to face since early September.
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