Grocery store workers at Safeway locations across Colorado have voted to authorize a strike if ongoing contract negotiations with management fall through. The vote does not mean a strike is imminent, as the union must provide 72 hours’ notice before any walkout. Supporters say the vote empowers workers to push for fairer contracts amid rising living costs. Critics caution that a strike could disrupt essential services and harm both employees and consumers in the short term.
See "Colorado grocery store workers approve a strike if contract negotiations come to that", Sarah Mulholland, Colorado Public Radio, June 3, 2025