Marysville grocery workers protest Kroger-Albertsons merger

MARYSVILLE — A handful of unionized grocery store workers gathered in the rain outside a Fred Meyer at 9925 State St. in Marysville Thursday afternoon to protest the proposed merger between grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons.

About 10 demonstrators braved the dreary day to call attention to their opposition to the merger. They passed out leaflets to customers and gave out bags with the words, “Proud to Shop Union.”

Thursday’s demonstration was part of a larger effort from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. More than 25 protests about the merger are planned across the state, according to officials from the union’s local chapter, UFCW 3000. Similar gatherings are scheduled in 10 other states and the District of Columbia.

Sean Mahoney, who was shopping Thursday at the Fred Meyer, was convinced by the demonstration. “What’s gonna happen when there’s no competition?” he asked. Mahoney was concerned about price inflation, but also workers’ rights.

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