King Soopers
Heavy is the crown that Strikes
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King Soopers & Union Leadership Betrayed 10,000+ Workers
By Joshua Abrams – February 12, 2025In Colorado’s brutal winter, nearly 10,000 King Soopers workers are striking for fair wages, benefits, and dignity, braving subzero temperatures on picket lines. But they’re not just fighting the company—they’re battling betrayal from their own union, UFCW Local 7.
A Union That Sold Out
Under President Kim Cordova, UFCW Local 7 spent $13 million (65% of its budget) on admin costs in 2022—fancy offices, cars, and dues collection—while leaving workers with just $3 million for representation. No money went to political action, heated shelters, or strike support. Critics call it corruption or gross negligence, as workers face freezing conditions, risking homes and health, while union leaders stay cozy.
Under President Kim Cordova, UFCW Local 7 spent $13 million (65% of its budget) on admin costs in 2022—fancy offices, cars, and dues collection—while leaving workers with just $3 million for representation. No money went to political action, heated shelters, or strike support. Critics call it corruption or gross negligence, as workers face freezing conditions, risking homes and health, while union leaders stay cozy.
Kroger’s Billion-Dollar Greed
Kroger, King Soopers’ parent, raked in $33.9 billion in profits by October 2024—a 5% jump from 2023. Yet, they fly in scabs from other states, pay for their hotels and wages, and ignore fair pay demands. Profits aren’t the problem—it’s a choice to prioritize executives and shareholders over workers.
Kroger, King Soopers’ parent, raked in $33.9 billion in profits by October 2024—a 5% jump from 2023. Yet, they fly in scabs from other states, pay for their hotels and wages, and ignore fair pay demands. Profits aren’t the problem—it’s a choice to prioritize executives and shareholders over workers.
A Calculated Cruelty
The strike’s timing is no accident. Negotiations stalled for months, betting on a failed Kroger-Albertsons merger. Now, workers suffer in the cold while the company and union dodge accountability. Legal questions loom: Did UFCW Local 7 breach its Duty of Fair Representation? Are union funds misused under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act? Could ADA violations or RICO charges apply?
The strike’s timing is no accident. Negotiations stalled for months, betting on a failed Kroger-Albertsons merger. Now, workers suffer in the cold while the company and union dodge accountability. Legal questions loom: Did UFCW Local 7 breach its Duty of Fair Representation? Are union funds misused under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act? Could ADA violations or RICO charges apply?
Workers Demand Justice
This isn’t just about wages—it’s systemic betrayal. Workers want UFCW Local 7 audited, Unfair Labor Practice charges filed with the NLRB, and King Soopers’ CEOs held accountable. Boycotts aren’t enough when stores dominate local access. We need transparency, good-faith deals, and public pressure to lift workers, not crush them.
This isn’t just about wages—it’s systemic betrayal. Workers want UFCW Local 7 audited, Unfair Labor Practice charges filed with the NLRB, and King Soopers’ CEOs held accountable. Boycotts aren’t enough when stores dominate local access. We need transparency, good-faith deals, and public pressure to lift workers, not crush them.
What You Can Do
Contact the NLRB or legal aid for support.
Demand a federal audit of UFCW Local 7.
Challenge King Soopers’ leadership publicly.
Note: Claims are based on public reports. Verify independently. This is opinionated analysis to spark debate and drive accountability.
Just Liberty is working on preparing documents to present to the Colorado Attorney General to consider taking action against Union Leaders for this.
Just Liberty is working on preparing documents to present to the Colorado Attorney General to consider taking action against Union Leaders for this.