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King Soopers Union members begin voting on whether to authorize a strike

King Soopers Union members begin voting on whether to authorize a strike
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COLORADO — Wednesday, King Soopers Union members began voting on whether to authorize a strike. 10,000 workers across the Front Range will be voting from Wednesday until Saturday.

The votes come after King Soopers presented what they call their final offer, giving a $4 raise over four years.

WATCH: UFCW Local 7, King Soopers return to bargaining table ahead of expiring contract

Meanwhile, the union says employees want better safety practices and more staff.

"The workers are doing the job of two to three people because they're short staffing and they won't invest in safety," said Kim Cordova, President of UFCW Local 7. "You know, we're seeing a lot more violence inside these stores, a lot more theft. It's more than a priority for us... safety is what keeps me up at night."

Employees at Denver stores voted Wednesday, Colorado Springs employees will vote Friday, and Pueblo employees will vote Saturday.

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Concerns Rise at Air Force Academy Over Civilian Faculty Cuts

Tom Bewley, the Air Force Academy's Distinguished Visiting Professor for Mechanical Engineering, has stepped forward to raise alarm about proposed cuts to civilian faculty at the academy. In a recent conversation, he expressed his commitment to the institution's success and the concerns of many faculty members who remain silent due to their positions in the military or civilian roles.

Concerns Rise at Air Force Academy Over Civilian Faculty Cuts

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