Published: 6/16/2007

Kroger, union workers hold contract talks

Labor contract talks were being held last night between the Kroger Co. and union officials who represent 3,200 workers at 28 stores across northwest Ohio.

A strike or other economic action is possible by midnight tonight if a deal isn t reached. The last contract with the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 911 has been extended through tonight. But the union has said some action is possible if a settlement does not occur.

Dale Hollandsworth, a spokesman for the supermarket chain, said negotiations were held with a mediator. Our hope is that they will go until there is a resolution, Mr. Hollands worth said.

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