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California: First ILWU strike against sugar giant in decades
June 29, 2026 // A walkout by workers with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union over pay and benefits marked the first strike in decades against a major California sugar producer. The ILWU strike at C&H Sugar in Crockett led by Warehouse Local 6 reportedly is over healthcare, retiree benefits, sick leave, overtime rules, and union protections as part of a new three-year contract.
Colorado King Soopers files lawsuit in response to union worker’s strike
February 9, 2025 // King Soopers claims they have proposed a “last, best and final offer” that includes $180 million in additional wages, comprehensive and affordable healthcare benefits, a $4.50 per hour wage increase for top rate associates, and pension stability to protect retirement security. “We’re committed to a fair contract that delivers real wage increases, affordable healthcare, and pension stability—just like we always have," King Soopers president Joe Kelley said. “But we won’t be pressured by illegal actions that hurt our stores, our associates, or the communities that rely on us.”