Fri Nov 9, 2012, 07:00 PM

Bakers’ union on strike against Hostess (twinkies ho ho's cup cakes etc)

Source: Dallas News Com

The tense relationship between Hostess Brands and its second largest union deteriorated further Friday when the bakers’ union said it is going on strike against the bankrupt snack maker, beginning today.

Hostess has said repeatedly a prolonged strike would result in a “rapid” wind down of the company, which has been in bankruptcy court since January.

In a news release issued late Friday, the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union called the move”an inspiring display of courage and conviction.”

It was not clear where picket lines have been established. Officials with the union and with Hostess could not be reached for comment.

FULL story at link.

Read more: By Karen Robinson-Jacobs

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13 replies	Author	Time	Post
Bakers’ union on strike against Hostess (twinkies ho ho's cup cakes etc) (Original post)	Omaha Steve	Nov 2012	OP
Hostess actually employs bakers?	slackmaster	Nov 2012	#1
Oh nos!!!	Liberalagogo	Nov 2012	#2
NOOOOOOOO!!! NOT THE HO HOs!!!!!!	nolabear	Nov 2012	#3
Try Tastykakes	naturallyselected	Nov 2012	#4
Thanks for posting.	Sherman A1	Nov 2012	#5
i thought that companies in bankruptcy can cancel union contracts anyway...?	BlueMan Votes	Nov 2012	#6
More here:	One Voice	Nov 2012	#7
A horrifying development in the same week pot is legalized in parts of the US!!	Myrina	Nov 2012	#8
LOL	Auggie	Nov 2012	#9
There is still Doritos. :) nt	awoke_in_2003	Nov 2012	#11
Like a lot of junk food companies, their stock went up.	justice1	Nov 2012	#12
cept the one in waterloo ia....	PatrynXX	Nov 2012	#10
I feel for the workers	bitchkitty	Nov 2012	#13

Response to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Fri Nov 9, 2012, 07:04 PM

slackmaster (60,567 posts)

1. Hostess actually employs bakers?

I thought they only had industrial equipment operators and mechanics.

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Fri Nov 9, 2012, 07:12 PM

Liberalagogo (216 posts)

2. Oh nos!!!

Where ever will Americans get all their fried lard now?

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Fri Nov 9, 2012, 07:13 PM

nolabear (14,681 posts)

3. NOOOOOOOO!!! NOT THE HO HOs!!!!!!

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Fri Nov 9, 2012, 07:17 PM

naturallyselected (37 posts)

4. Try Tastykakes

Tastykakes are now available on the entire East coast, from Maine to Florida. We lived in PA for a year back in 1978, and I became addicted to Tastykakes, and find Hostess and Drake's inedible. Every time we visit my wife's relatives in PA and NJ, we bring back a supply. Now we can just go to the local Hannafords here in Maine. Not the complete selection you can find in the Middle Atlantic states, but it's a start.

Of course, a real bakery, or even some grocery store bakeries, bake better stuff, but if you have a sweet tooth like me, and you like to keep something satisfying around the house, you can't beat the quality and convenience of Tastykakes -

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Fri Nov 9, 2012, 07:22 PM

Sherman A1 (11,535 posts)

5. Thanks for posting.

I will check with my driver tomorrow & see what information he has on this.

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Fri Nov 9, 2012, 07:23 PM

BlueMan Votes (903 posts)

6. i thought that companies in bankruptcy can cancel union contracts anyway...?

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Fri Nov 9, 2012, 08:08 PM

One Voice (368 posts)

7. More here:

From Indiana:

http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-hostess-hostess-threatening-to-shut-down-operations-in-indianapolis-as-workers-plan-a-picket-20121109,0,2555119.column?track=rss

"We certainly hope that they do not assume we are bluffing. We are not. There are no negotiations underway," said Lance Ignon, a company spokesman.

Back in May, Hostess warned state officials that it might need to shut down its operations in 21 Indiana communities. There are five Hostess locations in Indianapolis alone. That would mean more than 850 people would be out of work.

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Fri Nov 9, 2012, 08:23 PM

Myrina (8,913 posts)

8. A horrifying development in the same week pot is legalized in parts of the US!!

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Response to Myrina (Reply #8)

Fri Nov 9, 2012, 08:31 PM

Auggie (16,179 posts)

9. LOL

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Fri Nov 9, 2012, 10:39 PM

awoke_in_2003 (18,490 posts)

11. There is still Doritos. :) nt

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Fri Nov 9, 2012, 11:31 PM

justice1 (711 posts)

12. Like a lot of junk food companies, their stock went up.

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Response to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Fri Nov 9, 2012, 09:27 PM

PatrynXX (2,557 posts)

10. cept the one in waterloo ia....

they plan to close if they strike. and waterloo has been trying for ages to shut that building down. one of the older buildings around. when I had a job was much fun when we would be outside down wind and smell the bread in the air. (Wonder Bread)

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Sat Nov 10, 2012, 04:08 AM

bitchkitty (6,790 posts)

13. I feel for the workers

but I really wish people would not eat this crap.

Since the reality is that people will eat, drink, be merry, and eat this crap, I am on the side of the workers and hope they don't lose their jobs.

Speaking as a reformed Twinkie-eater!

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