King Soopers officials announced Tuesday they’re seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) against thousands of striking employees, claiming that picketing outside the stores has created “unsafe conditions” for both shoppers and staff.

King Soopers officials announced earlier this week that they will be seeking a temporary restraining order against union picketers, claiming 'unsafe conditions.' This is following the strikes that began last week across Colorado.

King Soopers has filed for a temporary restraining order against union workers, accusing picketers of harassing customers amid a strike across 77 Denver metro grocery stores. FOX31’s Gabby Easterwood spoke with Bryan Kuhn,

King Soopers is seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) in order to “protect the well-being of everyone” during an unfair labor practice strike that began in February.

The union representing striking King Soopers workers has denounced a lawsuit filed by the grocery chain that calls the workers' actions "unsafe." The union said King Soopers was trying to "silence its own workers.

King Soopers says it's an issue of customer safety. The union says it's an attempt to silence and intimidate picketers.