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:

"A strike at this stage is an unnecessary and disruptive action – especially given the meaningful wage increases and industry-leading healthcare we’re offering at the bargaining table," said Todd Ka

See Full Page