Smith’s, Food 4 Less Workers OK New Deal

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here said associates working at its Smith's Food and Drug and Food 4 Less stores in Las Vegas have ratified a new labor agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 711.

"We are pleased to reach an agreement that provides our associates more money, high-quality affordable health care and a company-funded pension at retirement," Mark Tuffin, president of Smith's, said in a statement.

The contract covers 3,657 Smith's associates and 801 Food 4 Less associates. It includes 32 Smith's stores and 14 Food 4 Less stores operating in the Las Vegas area.