Normally, this is the time of year you would find local troops outside of King Soopers stores selling their cookies, but because of the strikes and staffing shortages, it's not possible for many stores to host those girls.

On Thursday, workers at 77 King Soopers stores across the Denver metro area started a strike after months of negotiations.

The two-week labor stoppage has begun in Denver-area stores. Pueblo stores start will join on Friday. See the list of impacted stores and pharmacies.