The Brief
- Fred Meyer and QFC grocery stores will remain open after union workers voted to authorize a strike.
- The union workers are pressing for improved wages and more affordable groceries for customers.
- The average Fred Meyer and QFC employee earns $25.36 per hour.
SEATTLE – Fred Meyer and QFC stores will remain open despite union workers voting to authorize a strike after rejecting their latest contract.
The Puget Sound grocery stores voted to authorize a strike by over 97%, but the companies acknowledged Thursday that the vote does not make a strike inevitable.
What they’re saying:…