[Solson]

The union isn't suing because of the lockout. The union is suing over the announcement by Albertson's to layoff, initially, 2000 employees. There will be more.

But, the unions will lose this battle in a big big way. The grocers have no choice but to hold the line. They give in, they lose big time. I expect this strike to last quite a long time. The grocers are hiring temp workers by the thousands and more are always waiting...

[showme_the_Glory]

The grocers are hiring temp workers by the thousands and more are always waiting...

The grocers are locked out employees from other chains by the thousands and more are always waiting...

[Joe Hadenuf]

But, the unions will lose this battle in a big big way. The grocers have no choice but to hold the line. They give in, they lose big time. I expect this strike to last quite a long time.

I agree. It will be a lose lose, and in the end, the employees will be the biggest losers. The unions will eventually fold and the companies will pay the lowest wages possible with no benefits....

It's a lose lose for everyone. But in the end the companies will win and get what they want. The standard of living, wages, benefits continue to decline, and this is just another *clear* indicator of this decline..

[Snerfling]

Seven local chapters of the union representing striking supermarket workers are suing Albertsons and Ralphs for locking out employees in response to the job action against Vons.

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The lawsuit is about the lockout. If they give notice of a layoff, then it's within the confines of the law.