https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-new-england-strike-could-leave-grocery-store-shelves-emptyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-new-england-strike-could-leave-grocery-store-shelves-emptyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-new-england-strike-could-leave-grocery-store-shelves-empty#u188002Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:10:19 +0000Independent grocery stores and local markets across New England face empty shelves and delivery delays as a major labor strike disrupts operations at Associated Grocers Northeast. More than 250 union workers, including truck drivers and warehouse staff, walked off the job at a distribution center in Pembroke, New Hampshire. The job action has cut off numerous regional suppliers, causing immediate supply chain disruptions for stores throughout the area.Why it mattersThe work stoppage stems from a breakdown in labor negotiations after a five-year contract expired. Associated Grocers Northeast se