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• Kroger announced that a contract agreement reached with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) covering some 2,400 employees working for its various banners in northeastern Indiana has been ratified.

"We are grateful for our associates' service to our customers," said Bob Moeder, Kroger Central Division president. "Kroger and UFCW reached a good agreement that provides wage increases, affordable quality health care and a stable pension for our associates and their families."
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