Posted on 01/09/2013 3:57:44 PM PST by drewh
Backlash Against Wendy’s, Taco Bell for Cutting Hours and Blaming Obamacare By Elizabeth S. Mitchell on January 9, 2013 12:11 PM
Few things grab the public’s attention like a celebrity-backed boycott, protest, or backlash against a specific brand or company. Today, Wendy’s and Taco Bell find themselves on the wrong end of just this sort of upheaval.
Roughly 100 Wendy’s employees in the Omaha, Nebraska area will have their weekly schedules reduced to 28 hours a week so that they will no longer qualify for the health care benefits that “Obamacare” mandates for full-time employees. A Taco Bell in Guthrie, Oklahoma enacted a similar policy.
Even though these underhanded approaches seem unique to these specific franchises, the backlash against the Wendy’s and Taco Bell corporations has been swift.
Celebrities like Castle star Nathan Fillion and comedian Sarah Silverman voiced their outrage via Twitter, and many people pledged to avoid not just those specific locations, but all restaurants owned by the chains in question.
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This could go several ways. If the current chains back down, they will be replaced with new chains who start business with primarily part-time workers. Without the bad press of cuts, these chains will win on price.
A second scenario is that the unions might see this is as an opportunity to attempt to unionize fast food workers nation-wide.
My mission is to go to Taco Bell, eat a bean burrito, and aim in the general direction of said celebrities.
“If the current chains back down, they will be replaced with new chains who start business with primarily part-time workers. Without the bad press of cuts, these chains will win on price.”
That was how Wal-Mart did it; 25 years ago their innovative new strategy of using part-timers, no benefits, etc. was hailed as a model arrangement, and look where they are now.
underhanded approaches = common sense business survival
So how often has Sarah Silverman been eating at the Taco Bell in Guthrie?
More “29ers” gee what a shock.
Go for it, Wendy’s and Taco Bell! Let’s go to civil disobedience and passive resistance. We don’t like Obamacare either.
Go for it, Wendy’s and Taco Bell! Let’s go to civil disobedience and passive resistance. We don’t like Obamacare either.
Boycott the celebrities! We have a right to free speech, too.
Makes you wonder how people so stupid have made it this far in life.
whoa!
Thanks drewh, one more “star” to boycott.
info on Taco Bell (KFC, Pizza Hut, A&W, Long John Silver’s, etc)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=1006030400483
info on Wendy’s
http://money.cnn.com/2011/06/13/news/companies/wendys_sells_arbys/index.htm
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24289985/ns/business-us_business/t/arbys-owner-buying-wendys-all-stock-deal/
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_owns_Wendy%27s
info on BK
http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/224380
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-23/burger-king-may-face-3-billion-tab-to-fix-up-blah-stores.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500395_162-6829190.html
That reminds me - it’s time for an all beef burrito and a couple of tacos from Taco Bell. Yummm.
“Makes you wonder how people so stupid have made it this far in life.”
Because they are admired by equally stupid fans? Beyond that, I don’t have a clue.
Actually I prefer Taco Bueno but they will probably be cutting hours too so they will need my business to survive. LOL.
“A second scenario is that the unions might see this is as an opportunity to attempt to unionize fast food workers nation-wide.”
Hope so. Imagine all the no votes when management explains to the workers that not only will the union take a big chunk of their min wage 25 hour job in dies, but hours will be further cut AGAIN to make up the costs unions impose.
I say do it!
It was, and still is, considered an entry level working position. I really don't remember how many hours a week I worked back then, but I do remember thinking I made more money babysitting my neighbors kids, and getting paid cash, than I did for working hard in an ugly uniform putting up with incredibly rude customers.
Employee turnover was high.
Those who made it past the 90 day point would have quit if we were forced to buy “health insurance” out of our minuscule wages.
Good for Wendy's franchises for just saying no to Obamacare!
Perhaps that is the incentive needed to kick out all the illegals and welfare cheats from the workforce!
(Ever in search of a silver lining)
So far, they still have jobs. Not these people. Check out all the closings listed on this site.Daily Job Cuts I wish we had a way to send condolence cards to the people - in particular the Obama voters - at these companies.
January Announced Closing Total (Est.) - 103
January 9 , 2013
Big Y's Newton Street store in South Hadley MA
The Greensburg and Cresson state prisons PA
Panasonic Considers Closing Some Units
The Gloucester Community Arts Charter School MA
Quad Graphics Closing its Dubuque Facility Iowa
R&H Ace Hardware in the Hanover Mall PA?
H. Greenberg & Son Inc in North Adams MA
Old Navy and Charlotte Russe in Upper Valley Mall Ohio
Tesoro is shutting down its Oahu refinery - 200 Jobs Lost
Chittenango School District Possibly Closing 1 Elementary School
Sassy Lady Store in Peoria Heights IL
Fair's Shoes, located in the Indian Hills shopping center in Wichita KS
Dave’s Hobby Central in Downtown Santa Barbara
John’s Best Pizza, 361 Post Road West in Westport CT
Mondelez Global International Closing San Antonio Facility - 102 Layoffs
Zumba Mexican Grille at 163 W. Maple and Kilwin’s Chocolates at 162 N. Old Woodward in Birmingham
The Patricia Hotel ( International )
Clark’s Bar and Grill, on Sixth Street in Coshocton Ohio
January 8 , 2013
Value City Furniture, 4771 S. 27th St in Greenfield WI
Thirstees Little Bling Shoppe in Lakewood Ohio
Gap and GapKids at York Galleria PA
Chelsea boutique in Doylestown PA
A Tangled Skein in Downtown Hyattsville MD
Update: The north Spokane Fred Meyer store on East Francis Avenue closes WA
Kinston mail processing plant NC?
Toys ‘R’ Us on St Nicholas Gate, Carlisle ( International )
Taylor Electrical has announced its four Suffolk stores ( International )
Majesco Entertainment Closes small studio in Foxborough
Kimberly-Clark Professional Closing Belmont Mill in June - 180 Jobs Lost
Eads News & Smoke Shop in Boulder CO
Wayside Theatre in Middletown VA, May Have to close
NYC Schools - 17 Slated to Close
Eddie Bauer Outlet in Yakima Area
Professional Transportation Inc Closed its Bismarck Location ND
January 7 , 2013
Casalinga, Restaurant in Raleigh NC
NYC record store Dope Jams in Brooklyn NY
Georgia Power Looking to close the final two units at Plant Branch in April 2015
Great Lake Pizzeria in Chicago IL
Catholic Social Service Center at Holy Cross Church Campus in Springfield PA
Andrew's Hallmark a long-time fixture in Moses Lake WA
Update: The Cottage Exchange in Dixon CA
The Golden Guernsey plant in Waukesha WI
Mills Hardware in Perrysburg Ohio
Ben and Jerry’s, 5 S. Main St. in Pittsfield
January 6 , 2013
G&T Conveyor Co. Operations in Tavares FL
The Cupcake Spot bakery shop has shuttered its South MacDill Avenue location FL?
Solano AIDS Coalition Thrift Store CA
Takk for Maten Café on East Superior Street in Duluth MN
Kids World located near Shopko at Northeast Bend River Mall Drive Bend Oregon
Charly's Market in Eau Claire WI
Lloyd's Hallmark store in the Barracks Road Shopping Center Charlottesville VA
January 5 , 2013
Havertys Furniture in Roanoke VA Closing May 31
Northview Senior Living Center in Johnstown Ohio
Lord’s Department Store in Medfield MA
2 Warner Robins day care centers GA
Arico’s Hallmark Shop at 12410 Seal Beach Blvd CA
January 4 , 2013
The Henry Lee Willis Center in Worchester Mass. - 158 layoffs
Zazios Italian Restaurant & Bar in Birmingham MI
Henredon Furniture is closing an upholstered furniture plant in Mount Airy NC
The Hobby Craft Etc. at 819 N. Main St. in Corsicana
Blair’s Hallmark in Bolivar MO
BabyBuzz to Close Los Gatos CA Store
TiGeorges’ Chicken in Downtown LA
The Cottonwood Cinema in Cottonwood AZ?
Brown's TV and Appliance in Northborough MA
Cub Foods Closing Trotwood Store Ohio
Frosty Sparkling Beverages in Fall River Mass.
The Staples Canada Inc. store at Downsview Mall in Lower Sackville ( Canada )
January 3 , 2013
H&M Closing 2 Rochester NY - Greece Ridge and Eastview mall stores
Mockingbird restaurant in Staunton VA
The Eddie Bauer Outlet at the Valley Mall Plaza WA?
The HomeGoods store on Richmond Highway VA
Larmon Photo, the camera store in downtown Wayne
Update: Steel Parts Manufacturing Inc in Indiana?
Jitters Doughnut Shop 417 Pearl St in Sioux City IA
P&P Garden and Hardware Center on North Slappey in Albany GA
FYE Music Store in North Beverly Plaza - Announced Dec 14th
The US post office on the grounds of Napa State Hospital
January 2 , 2013
Update: 12 Hudson Valley Catholic schools NY - Thurs Deadline Plan , Or will Close
Macy's is closing its Downtown St. Paul store
Mother Nurture Store in Lexington Ky
Friendly’s Restaurant in Sangertown Square New Hartford NY
Update: 37 Philadelphia Public Schools May Close in June
Groff Tire in Welland ( International )
National Real Estate Information Services in Pittsburgh
4 Her Boutique in Wyandotte MI
Soccer Plus Stores in Palatine and Libertyville IL
Appalachian Tire on Princeton Avenue Bluefield Store in W.V
Coldwater Creek is closing its store at Bayshore Town Center, in Glendale WI
Hannah House in Lebanon, N.HButler Business School and two sister schools in the state. Bridgeport CT
The Piggly Wiggly, at 500 2nd Loop Road, in Florence SCYahoo ended its online services in South Korea
Sinclair’s gift store on Water Street St George ( International )
January 1 , 2013
Molly’s Bistro in Downtown Midland MI
Ezzell’s Breakfast House in Wilmington NC
Barnes & Noble book store in Woodland Hills at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd CA
Carmody's Restaurant at 421 Main St. Bennington. VT?
Kmart store on Peters Creek Parkway NC
The Manassas News & Messenger - Prints Final Edition
December 31 , 2012
Gramercy Gallery in Medina Ohio
The Great Harvest Bread Co. in New Albany
Grisanti Hardware in Atascadero CA
Update: Philadelphia School District Plans to Close Dozens of Schools
December 30 , 2012
Herb's Hobbies and Crafts in Doylestown PA
Ponderosa Steakhouse in the Park Hills Plaza PA
Gulistan Carpet is closing its operations in Aberdeen and Wagram NC - 400 Job Cuts
Shoppe Flare in Paoli PA - Moving to Online Store
Six-0-One Donut Shop in Pittsburg KS?
Porricelli Food Mart in Trumbull CT
Wanda’s Sugar Shack in Milford CT
December 29 , 2012
Staples the office supply store at 789 E. Lancaster Ave. in Villanova PA
Gmelin Flowers, in the Preston area of Cambridge ( International )
Clovis gun store in Clovis Cali.
The Restoration Hardware store at Mayfair mall in Wauwatosa
December 28 , 2012
Update: Omnicare Inc Closing Waukesha Facility - 78 Jobs Lost
Office of Motor Vehicles building in Algiers La.
Crass Couture in Knoxville Tenn.
Chianti Italian Restaurant in Conyers GA
My Aunt’s House in Winston Salem NC
US Post Office in Crestwood Mall MO
Just the last year or two, the 99cent value menu price went up and the size of the meals decreased. Those meals stayed the same for 20 years, then the destroyer took office.
Maybe, this is Mooches idea on how to get the rest of us too lose weight and save the food for her.
Who?
Missed a third scenario: We see a lot fewer fast food restaurants. We do have a massive supply of restaurants, I’ve read that there are enough restaurant seats nationwide for all of us to sit down at the same time.
It wouldn’t be my choice and it will be hell on unemployment.
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