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Grocery workers strike for wages and medical care
Around 300 grocery store workers took to the streets of La Verne from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday in a march organized by Grocery Workers Rising, a Southern California labor group.
Supermarkets revisit contract controversy
Supermarket union contract renewal time is quickly approaching for three major Southern California stores, as unpleasant memories of the 2003-2004 strike run through the minds of both employees and shoppers.
Old Town shops not afraid of Wal-Mart shadow
The battle over whether a Wal-Mart store will hamper local businesses or become an asset to the community is constant. When a Wal-Mart store comes a town, the threat to small businesses and labor union debates reignite.
Grocery strike ends
Supermarket employees across Southern California, including La Verne locations, went back to work Tuesday following a strike that lasted 141 days, but shoppers might be slow to respond.
Local supermarket workers strike
Since Saturday morning, Wade Greenwald has been outside the local Vons store on Foothill Boulevard in La Verne working the picket line with his former co-workers to preserve their health-care benefits.