The strike by Safeway and Albertsons employees in Colorado is expected to grow, with more stores preparing to join the labor action as contract negotiations remain stalled.
The union representing over 7,000 grocery workers statewide confirmed that talks with the company’s parent corporation have ended, with no future bargaining sessions scheduled.
Key demands from the union include:
- Improved wages
- Better healthcare benefits
- Adequate staffing levels in stores
As of late last week, at least 11 Safeway stores across Colorado were actively on strike. The union stated more locations would be joining in the coming days.
In Salida, union employees at the local Safeway store voted unanimously to strike, though they have not yet walked off the job.
This wave of labor unrest highlights growing tension in the retail grocery industry as workers push for fairer conditions amid rising costs of living and staffing shortages.
For updates on the strike, visit ufcw7.org.
