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Kroger workers’ union OKs dumping spouses into Obamacare

By Joel Gehrke
Published September 7, 2013 4:00am ET
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Kroger workers’ union OKs dumping spouses into Obamacare
This Tuesday, June 12, 2012, photo shows a Kroger grocery store in Dearborn, Mich. The Kroger Co. said Thursday, June 14, 2012, its net income edged up slightly in the first quarter as its customer loyalty programs helped drive up revenue. The company also raised its full-year earnings outlook. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) | Paul Sancya

Union officials representing employees of Kroger agreed let the company drop insurance coverage for spouses because of the imminent launch of the Obamacare exchanges.

Kroger officials point to Obamacare as the reason for their decision to drop the coverage.

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Affordable Care Act Joel Gehrke Labor Labor unions Richard Trumka