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Few changes in Safeway, union contract talks
DENVER (AP) — Safeway and unionized Colorado grocery workers aren't any closer to a new contract after a fresh day of talks, with pension benefits remaining a contentious issue.
Safeway said negotiators for United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 presented a proposal Tuesday that isn't much different from one made in September, so Safeway isn't willing to change its position either.
UFCW Local 7 says Safeway hasn't been willing to meet workers halfway. The workers' last long-term contract expired in May.
The union represents about 17,000 workers at Safeway, King Soopers, City Market and Albertsons.
Safeway workers have voted to authorize a strike if talks deteriorate.
No new negotiation dates have been set.
King Soopers is owned by The Kroger Co.