Mid-Atlantic and UFCW Local 400 Reach Fully Recommended Tentative Agreement

Kroger Mid-Atlantic and UFCW Local 400 bargaining committees have reached a Fully Recommended Tentative Agreement.

With the assistance of a federal mediator, the company and union committees met this week and have reached a Fully Recommended Tentative Agreement on a new contract for Mid-Atlantic associates in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. This is great news and a great contract for all associates.

The company and the union worked together to reach an agreement that is good for associates and helps to keep fresh food affordable for the communities we serve.

Here are some highlights of this recommended tentative agreement:

• No healthcare contribution increases for the life of the contract
• Department Leaders and Top Rate Associates: up to $2.50/hour increase over the life of the contract
• Associates in wage scales: up to $2.90/hour increase over the life of the contract and move to a new wage scale that allows associates to earn more money.
• Night Premium moves to $2/hour
• Pharmacy Technicians: up to $4.50/hour increase over the life on the contract
• Courtesy Clerks: up to $2.35/ hour over the life of the contract
• Retro pay for wage increases effective February 25, if ratified by March 17, 2024
• New Backups move to Top Rate of the new wage scale
• Starting rates move from $11 to $13/hour

Next Steps

The union will share Contract Ratification Vote information in the coming days. We will work with the union to keep you informed about voting dates and locations by posting to store communication boards, in huddles and on this website.

You can prepare to vote for the contract by taking time to learn about our Best Offer to Settle. Both the union and your Store Leader will be able to share the details of the offer and what it means for you. We hope you agree this Fully Recommended Tentative Agreement affirms our commitment to you and invests in more than even in your paycheck while continuing to keep healthcare affordable and providing a pension for retirement.