“possible: 18,000 from Hostess”
Talked to my son last night in CA. He doesn’t know if today will be his last day at Hostess (after 17 years).
The drivers spent the day loading up their trucks with enough goodies for a few more days to run their routes.
They were already forced to take a $150.00 per week pay cut a couple of weeks ago just to keep working.
Snip
The Teamsters meanwhile are urging the smaller union to hold a secret ballot on whether to continue striking. Citing its financial experts who had access to the company’s books, the Teamsters say that Hostess’ warning of liquidation is “not an empty threat or a negotiating tactic” but a certain outcome if workers continue striking.
(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...
Deadline was 5:00pm today. Hostess decision tomorrow.