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Workers union local 770. congresswoman, i want to start with you. the american rescue plan passed in march. the decision to give $1,000 in appreciation pay only decided by the town council last month. from your perch as a legislator, what is your decision on the community you represent? >> well, i cant tell you how proud i am of oxnard, their leadership and fortitude to do this. i hope other cities will follow it. one of our biggest priorities in doing this rescue plan is to give cities and loca...

KUNC Bert Cutshall (left, Zoom screenshot), Maricela Guzman (middle, picture by Adam Rayes) and Phillip Tucker (right, courtesy picture) all have been working at King Soopers for years. They all say the pandemic has put them at a difficult crossroads between their health and economic wellbeing. Updated: March 12, 2021 at 12:46 PM MST The arbitrator sided with all but one of the workers in March, according to UFCW 7. Safeway declined KUNCs request for comment on the arbitration. King Soopers ha...

The president of UFCW Local 367, a union representing grocery store workers, said they want their hazard -- or hero -- pay back.

“They’re doing a good job,” Food4Less Santee store shopper Roxann Markin said. “I feel very safe. They keep things clean. They’re fastidious about it.” Shoppers NBC 7 spoke with were mixed on how well they felt stores were keeping pace with COVID-19 public health orders. “I notice that they haven’t been counting,” Ralphs Chula Vista shopper Diane Shockley said. “You can just go in. And I noticed that they haven’t been cleaning the carts anymore. I don’t think they’ve e...

Deep Dive: Grocery Shopping During COVID-19 In the last few months, grocery stores in the area have seen outbreaks with several workers testing positive for the virus. Were taking a deep dive this afternoon on the precautions in place and what you need to know ahead of the holidays. and last updated 2021-01-28 12:26:12-05 COLORADO — Grocery stores are an essential service during the pandemic and recent concerns have come up from workers and small business owners in the community. As everyo...