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October 21, 2011
Wal-Mart cutting back on healthcare coverage for new employees

Wal-Mart Stores is cutting back healthcare coverage for new part-time workers and significantly raising premiums for many new full-time associates, the New York Times reported.

New York City -- Wal-Mart Stores is cutting back healthcare coverage for new part-time workers and significantly raising premiums for many new full-time associates, the New York Times reported. It is a major turnaround for the retailer which, a few years back, under heavy criticism that many of its 1.4 million workers could not afford or did not qualify for coverage, expanded coverage for employees and their families. The move generated of flurry of positive publicity.

March 10, 2011
Wal-Mart worker group seeks Scalia’s recusal from gender-bias case

A Wednesday report by Bloomberg said that Wal-Mart Watch, a union-funded group that advocates for Wal-Mart Stores workers, said Justice Antonin Scalia should disqualify himself when the U.S. Supreme Court considers the company’s bid to derail a gender-bias suit on behalf of potentially one million employees.

Washington, D.C. -- A Wednesday report by Bloomberg said that Wal-Mart Watch, a union-funded group that advocates for Wal-Mart Stores workers, said Justice Antonin Scalia should disqualify himself when the U.S. Supreme Court considers the company’s bid to derail a gender-bias suit on behalf of potentially one million employees.

November 3, 2010
South African labor unions ready to strike against Wal-Mart

South African labor leaders say they will strike if necessary to force Wal-Mart to respect...

July 1, 2010
Tesco shareholder block objects to U.S. exec’s pay

A substantial bloc of Tesco PLC shareholders, urged on by U.S. union activists, rebelled against...

January 28, 2010
Albertsons workers approve new contract

Denver-area union workers for the Albertsons grocery chain have voted unanimously to ratify a new...

October 20, 2009
Safeway strike looms as contract talks stall

Safeway said Wednesday that little progress has been made in talks between the grocer and...

October 6, 2009
Safeway, King Soopers workers in Colorado reject latest offer

A union representing Colorado grocery workers says members statewide have voted to reject the latest...

August 24, 2009
Unions call for Whole Foods CEO’s resignation

Citing his position on healthcare reform as reason, unions called for Whole Foods’ CEO John...

New York City Citing his position on healthcare reform as reason, unions called for Whole Foods’ CEO John Mackey’s resignation on Tuesday.

January 11, 2009
Wal-Mart CEO Sees No Quick Turnaround

Lee Scott, chief executive of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said Monday he expects the U.S. economy...

August 12, 2008
Kroger Reaches Tentative Deal With Union

The Kroger Co. said Wednesday it reached a tentative deal with the United Foods &...

August 10, 2008
Canada’s Supreme Court to Hear Wal-Mart Case

The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear two cases stemming from Wal-Mart’s controversial...

June 25, 2008
Report: Barack Obama Urges Tesco to Work With Unions

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has urged Tesco CEO Sir Terry Leahy to meet...

March 2, 2008
Kroger Employees Ratify Union Agreement

The Kroger Co. on Monday said union members in Memphis ratified a new contract with...

January 29, 2008
Report: Wal-Mart to Revamp Apparel Unit, Lay Off Dozens

New York City Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is set to shake up its sluggish apparel unit...

December 27, 2007
Union Votes for Safeway Contract

Roseville, Calif. A union of supermarket workers said Friday it voted to approve a new...

December 2, 2007
Safeway, Unions Reach Agreement

Pleasanton, Calif. Safeway and UFCW Northern California unions announced that they have reached an agreement....

November 7, 2007
Kroger Workers Approve New Contract

Cincinnati, Alast-minute agreement...

October 3, 2007
Wal-Mart Workers Win $62M for Lost Break Time

Philadelphia, APhiladelphia judge...

September 23, 2007
Report: Wal-Mart to Measure Energy Used in Supply Chain

New York City, ...

October 30, 2005
New Kroger Contract for 19,500 Workers

Cincinnati, The Kroger...

October 30, 2005
New Kroger Contract for 19,500 Workers

Cincinnati, The Kroger...

September 27, 2005
Breakaway Unions Form New Federation

St. Louis, Leaders...

September 27, 2005
Breakaway Unions Form New Federation

St. Louis, Leaders...

September 26, 2005
Union Splinter Group Targets Wal-Mart

St. Louis, The...

September 26, 2005
Union Splinter Group Targets Wal-Mart

St. Louis, The...