Kroger Associates Ratify Toledo Contract

Kroger associates working in Toledo-area stores have ratified a new labor agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 75.

"We are pleased to reach an agreement that is good for our associates. It provides a solid compensation package of wages and benefits, including affordable health care," said Bruce Macaulay, president of Kroger's Columbus Division. "This agreement is the outcome of thoughtful, respectful and productive work by both the company and union bargaining committees. I want to thank our associates for supporting this agreement, as well as for the excellent service they provide every day to our customers and company."

The one-year contract covers more than 3,000 associates working in 26 stores in the Toledo, Ohio, area.

The Kroger Co. operates 2,424 supermarkets and multidepartment stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's.