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[Klownicle]

However terrible it may be for the loss of jobs. I'm not at a loss for the food themselves. That won't stop me from stocking up on a one last taste before there gone. I haven't had a twinkie in years, no better time then now.

I wonder if the union could back down and save the company?

[giantpotato]

Asrokhel, on 16 November 2012 - 12:59, said:

I wonder if this'll affect Hostess in Canada, the article fails in that regard.

Nope, no effect on those products in Canada. They're manufactured by a separate company here.

[spacer]

jakem1, on 16 November 2012 - 14:28, said:

Apparently the workers did like their pay and hours and that's why they were protesting. What they didn't like was the company's attempt to force a new contract on them that would change their working conditions. Workers have the right to be treated decently and fairly and to strike if they don't feel that they are. If employers can't accept that then they're in the wrong job.

Striking because they didn't want a pay cut just shows that they don't understand how the economy works. The company didn't try to force a pay cut on them because the big wigs wanted more money in their pocket. They were getting a pay cut because the entire company can't afford to pay them the same wage due to falling revenue. If the company can't afford to pay them at the same rate, what is is supposed to do? Pay them pretend-money?

[1941]

The time of unions has passed. Obama bailed out GM and the US lost 25 million on the stock. A 500 Billion dollar bailout and each GM Union worker gets a $6,000.00 bonus. This is rather disgusting.

[Asrokhel]

giantpotato, on 16 November 2012 - 14:33, said:

Nope, no effect on those products in Canada. They're manufactured by a separate company here.

The following is from 2 years ago, so that may not be the case:

"The Irving, Texas-based company has more than 19,000 workers and operates in 49 states and Canada..."

http://www.cbc.ca/ne...bankruptcy.html

[warwagon]

I learned about it via my Facebook feed. A bunch of fat chicks were complaining about it. They were saying how "they LOVE Twinkies and now they are going to be totally lost." ... or weigh a little less.

[BoredBozirini]

spacer, on 16 November 2012 - 14:35, said:

Striking because they didn't want a pay cut just shows that they don't understand how the economy works. The company didn't try to force a pay cut on them because the big wigs wanted more money in their pocket. They were getting a pay cut because the entire company can't afford to pay them the same wage due to falling revenue. If the company can't afford to pay them at the same rate, what is is supposed to do? Pay them pretend-money?

Oh, you know, they could have started cutting from the top to bottom instead of the other way around.

But these 18,000+ people are better off not working is such a disgrace for a company. So long Hostess, no one will miss you.

[+Tempus]

Even the teamsters union that had over 8000 employees at Hostess thought the Bakers Union strike was a bad idea. They had attempted to get the Bakers Union to allow their members to cast secret ballots on the contract but they would not. They insisted on in-person voice voting.

[Lord Method Man]

Tempus, on 16 November 2012 - 16:17, said:

Even the teamsters union that had over 8000 employees at Hostess thought the Bakers Union strike was a bad idea. They had attempted to get the Bakers Union to allow their members to cast secret ballots on the contract but they would not. They insisted on in-person voice voting.

Can't chase down the dissenters and bust their kneecaps if you don't know how they voted I guess.

[Ficman]

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[giantpotato]

Asrokhel, on 16 November 2012 - 15:41, said:

The following is from 2 years ago, so that may not be the case:

"The Irving, Texas-based company has more than 19,000 workers and operates in 49 states and Canada..."

http://www.cbc.ca/ne...bankruptcy.html

There was a report on TV on CTV news this morning that said there's no effect on Canadian operations.

[+Perfect72]

Don't know if anyone remembers this but, the first time this happened back in the early 2000s, boxes of Twinkies were on eBay for well over $1,000.... and selling.
Just something to think about, the next time you are at the grocery.

[Skyfrog]

No need to stock up, Twinkies are not going anywhere. They'll continue to be produced and sold by whichever company buys them.

[Lexcyn]

Asrokhel, on 16 November 2012 - 12:59, said:

I wonder if this'll affect Hostess in Canada, the article fails in that regard.

Hostess is licensed in Canada by Weston's and another company.

[linsook]

BoredBozirini, on 16 November 2012 - 16:16, said:

Oh, you know, they could have started cutting from the top to bottom instead of the other way around.

But these 18,000+ people are better off not working is such a disgrace for a company. So long Hostess, no one will miss you.

hostess brand is not going anywhere.... durrr. someone else will pick up the brand.