"King Soopers workers ratify 3-year contract after striking across Denver metro," 25 Jan. 2022

King Soopers workers approved a new contract ... that includes wage increases, better health care and more stringent safety protocols at 78 stores around the Denver metro, according to United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7. 

... In a statement, the company’s president said it looked forward to moving forward from the labor dispute, which led many longtime customers to boycott the store. “Our goal since day one has been to put more money in our associates’ paychecks and we are thrilled that our associates in the Denver metro bargaining area have voted yes on this offer,” said Joe Kelley, president of King Soopers and City Market. 

... The contract represents the most significant wage increase ever secured by a UFCW local chapter for grocery workers, said Kim Cordova, the chapter’s president. 

... “There are many gains here,” Cordova said. “We are excited that our members voted overwhelmingly to ratify this industry-leading contract that will ensure King Soopers will respect and protect essential workers as well as pay them fairly,” Cordova said.