[Smogger]

They're not strikers. They are locked out. The unions originally planned only to picket one store at a time starting with overpriced Vons. (I don't shop at any store that requires me to carry an ID card in order to take advantage of sales so they can track my purchases and build a database of what I buy) So management decided to lockout all employees out of all stores. No prob. I'll just goto Stater Bros and Food 4 Less (owned by Ralphs and covered under a different contract)

[Snerfling]

They're not strikers. They are locked out

That's the great thing about this dispute. Originally, the union was only going to strike Vons, but Albertson's and Ralphs held together and locked-out their workers as well. I consider it a strike if they parade around out front with their signs.

BTW, the union is suing over the lockout claiming it violates the Calif advance layoff notice requirement. I'm not sure who is more stupid - the workers or union bosses.

If they can break the union, the bosses will have to go out and get a real job. With Doofus out, there aren't any sweet 'labor commission' positions available anymore either.

Cool.

[BurbankKarl]

I signed up under "Peter North" (porn star), tossed the card and used our work phone number...then told all our employees to just enter our work phone number for the 5% off. hahaha. Must give their computer fits with up to 3 to 4 different shoppers a day, ranging from Starbucks beans, microwave popcorn, sushi, candy, deli, gum...


>>>>I don't shop at any store that requires me to carry an ID card in order to take advantage of sales so they can track my purchases and build a database of what I buy)