KROGER <KR> SAYS UNION REJECTS CONTRACT
Kroger Co's King Soopers Supermarkets unit
said employees, members of the United Food and Commercial
Workers Union, rejected its latest contract proposal by a 58
pct to 42 pct margin.
    The company said employees have been on strike since May 8,
but it has kept the stores open and fully staffed.
 Reuter
