• Rodney McMullen, CEO of Kroger, the largest supermarket chain in the country, launched “MyTime” in 2022, claiming it would simplify day-to-day work.
• Since its roll-out, MyTime has caused a host of problems, including missing pay and incomplete checks, leaving many workers unable to pay rent or bills.
• Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Kroger from coast-to-coast, accusing the grocery giant of wage theft.
• Kroger claims to have resolved most issues, but UFCW President Marc Perrone says thousands across the country have still not received their most recent paycheck.
• Kroger workers are low-wage and vulnerable, with a 2022 study finding that 75% of surveyed workers across three regions were food insecure and 14% were homeless or had been homeless in the previous year.
• Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh has asked for resources to educate workers about their rights and hire more investigators to handle claims.
Published January 31, 2023
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