In a historic victory for contract unity and big bargaining, the twelve-day strike against King Soopers (Kroger) has resulted in a return to the bargaining table with a 100 day extension. After nearly two weeks of 12,000 King Soopers workers shutting down 77 stores across Colorado with UFCW Local 7, workers have won the battle — and now, it’s time to win the war.

Coordinated bargaining increases workers’ power to win by getting rank and file members across different locals, or even across different unions, to take action together. Coordinated bargaining tells the boss that it doesn’t matter what union we’re in, we have each others’ backs.

Standing out on the picket line, you might feel like lots of customers are crossing the line. You might feel like they just don’t care. But inside the store, the aisles are empty while Safeway and Target parking lots are overflowing. These customers are refusing to cross the line — and they have a message of solidarity for you!

It’s no secret: grocery prices are up. The CEOs and corporate giants are hoping that community members blame high prices on “excessive” worker demands for fair pay, healthcare, and pensions. The real culprit is their failed multi-billion dollar merger, corporate greed, and price gouging.

How to turn away customers: When customers cross the picket line, it can be demoralizing. But don’t lose hope. You can stop customers from crossing the picket line. Read our tips and tricks below.

Know your rights on the picket line! With a bogus restraining order filed by King Soopers against its own workers, make sure you know the facts about your rights on the picket line and how to defend them.

Correcting the record: Get the facts about management’s lies! King Soopers President Joe Kelley has been flooding the phones with lies and misinformation meant to scare and divide workers. Get the facts here (and block Joe’s number!).

Not sure what to do on the picket line? Try a union chant or song! Does anyone on the picket line play an instrument, like a guitar? Have them bring it along to play!