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Ghirardelli workers on strike at flagship store in San Francisco
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ryan Mense , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The strike is related to ongoing negotiations between the workers' union, Unite Here Local 2, and the chocolate company.
A labor dispute has resulted in the closure of Ghirardelli's flagship store in San Francisco . Workers at the store walked off the job, initiating a three-day strike. The strike is related to ongoing negotiations between the workers' union, Unite Here Local 2, and the chocolate company.
These negotiations have been taking place since May 2025. Further details about the strike and negotiations are available from local news sources, including KRON4.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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