Kroger and United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700 Ratify Agreements

Associates of Kroger's Central Division, an affiliate of The Kroger Co.

, have ratified agreements with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700. The agreements cover approximately 800 associates working in nine Kroger stores in Northwest Indiana. "Kroger and UFCW reached a good agreement that provides wage increases, affordable quality health care and a stable pension for our associates and their families," said Bob Moeder, Kroger Central Division president. "Our associates will continue to have one of the best total compensation packages in our industry in this region," he said. "We remain grateful for the outstanding service our associates provide to our customers." The Kroger Central Division is headquartered in Indianapolis. It includes 147 food stores, 122 pharmacies and 64 fuel centers operating under five banners: Kroger, Scott's, Owen's, Hilander and Pay Less.