Twinkies will never die, of course. Besides being able to survive nuclear war, their recipe and branding can be sold to another baker if Hostess goes out of business. But hopes rose for the iconic company Monday with the news that Hostess Brands Inc. will take part in mediation talks with the striking Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union. The move averted a liquidation—which led lovers of Twinkies and other confections to buy up stocks at their local stores. So the Los Angeles and Orange County fairs have likely not seen their last deep-fried Twinkie. But what about the unions that make them?
Poll: Does Public Like Twinkies More Than the Labor Unions Behind Them?
Hostess and major employee group announced mediation plans Monday in bid to avert shutdown.
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Panglonymous May 16, 2013 at 02:38 pm
If the medium is the message, what is Patch 2 saying?…Read More
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Got me an image stuck into the profile peephole after a little wrangling. Pretty much an abstract…Read More at this size but what the hey, I know what it is and it pleases me... :-)
Nancy Wride (Editor) May 15, 2013 at 12:43 pm
Nice. Yesterday's Playlist was led by 'Livin' on a Prayer' :D
Panglonymous May 15, 2013 at 12:25 pm
Good morning, good morning ... good!
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Mike Ruehle May 15, 2013 at 03:04 pm
Long Beach Police Commander Jay Johnson is now the 3-year chief of the Newport Beach department…Read More described by Orange County media as, "Police Department Management Is a Cesspool of Adultery, Lies & Retaliation Against Honest Officers."
http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/2012/07/newport_beach_police_departmen.php