Kroger Swiftly U-Turns After Letter Demanding 'Hero Pay' Back Goes Viral
NewsBy TooFab Staff|5/19/2020 1:46 PM PT
Kroger officials didn't exactly apologize, but when pressed by The Enquirer they acknowledged the latest incident was "an unfortunate payroll accounting error" and repeated they wouldn't seek repayment.
This all comes amid rising tension with Kroger's union, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), over the tenuous status of hazard pay.
Like many retailers, Kroger has heaped praise on its workers, dubbing them "heroes" for braving greater viral exposure risks by continuing to serve customers amid the pandemic.
Besides Kroger stores, the grocer operates several regional supermarket chains in 35 states, including Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, Ralphs, Mariano's, Fry's, Smith's, King Soopers, QFC and others. The company has nearly 2,800 stores and employs 540,000 workers.
Nationwide, UFCW International estimates show that at least 65 grocery workers have died at Kroger and other retailers, and at least 9,810 have been infected or exposed to the deadly virus.
Kroger overpaid workers, then demanded repayment. Now says 'nevermind'
NewsBy TooFab Staff|5/19/2020 1:46 PM PT
Kroger officials didn't exactly apologize, but when pressed by The Enquirer they acknowledged the latest incident was "an unfortunate payroll accounting error" and repeated they wouldn't seek repayment.
This all comes amid rising tension with Kroger's union, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), over the tenuous status of hazard pay.
Like many retailers, Kroger has heaped praise on its workers, dubbing them "heroes" for braving greater viral exposure risks by continuing to serve customers amid the pandemic.
Besides Kroger stores, the grocer operates several regional supermarket chains in 35 states, including Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, Ralphs, Mariano's, Fry's, Smith's, King Soopers, QFC and others. The company has nearly 2,800 stores and employs 540,000 workers.
Nationwide, UFCW International estimates show that at least 65 grocery workers have died at Kroger and other retailers, and at least 9,810 have been infected or exposed to the deadly virus.
Kroger overpaid workers, then demanded repayment. Now says 'nevermind'
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