On Thursday, thousands of Stop & Shop workers went on strike to protest low wages and inadequate benefits. Union contract negotiations reached a standstill, even with the help of federal mediators, which began the strike. Many Stop & Shop locations have been forced to close. Stores will not be reopening until the company is able to recruit temporary workers. It is estimated that over 30,000 employees in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island are participating in the strike.
See "As the Stop & Shop workers strike enters its second day, here’s what you need to know.", Nicholas Rondinone, The Hartford Courant, April 12, 2019