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BigMeatballDave

11-16-2012 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief (Post 9122808)

That's (somewhat) new. Wasn't the case back when I was on unemployment.

I had that option in 09.

10% federal tax

dirk digler

11-16-2012 09:01 AM

Alright I am on the union side now if this true.

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They watched as the company illegally withdrew from all Taft-Hartley pension plans, saving more than $50 million in the first five months. The BCTGM learned that the then Hostess CEO was to be awarded a 300% raise, and at least nine other top executives were to receive raises ranging between 35% and 80%.

Since the company ceased making contractually obligated payments to the Hostess workers' pensions in July 2011, it has pocketed approximately $160 million – money earned by and owed to its dedicated workforce.

themanwithnoname

11-16-2012 09:06 AM

I'm not a big fan of unions, but that's not what did this. Looks like Fat Elvis and Mr. Flopnuts have brought some sense to the argument though.

I'm also totally shocked that so many people on here don't understand unemployment either. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane (Post 9122726)

Well this is headed straight to DC. And I think the unions had little to do with this. Peoples eating habits have gotten better and spelled doom for Hostess. The lack of wage concessions was a bandaid at best.

Like TJ Cinnamons another bad to eat product has gone by the wayside.

You're ****ing kidding, right?

petegz28

11-16-2012 09:12 AM

I don't give a shit why it happened. I don't want Twinkies going away!!!

Brock

11-16-2012 09:15 AM

Probably want to go ahead and get used to this happening. Downward pressure on american wages will continue until we're India.

A Salt Weapon

11-16-2012 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Graystoke (Post 9122727)

Looks like the parasite killed the host....ess

Well said.
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Fat Elvis

11-16-2012 09:17 AM

Here are the teamsters talking about the contract...(teamsters accepted contract, bakers didn't).

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3CsAkqZGvis?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

ChiefRocka

11-16-2012 09:22 AM

http://media.northjersey.com/images/christie6.jpg

(what have I done)

Fat Elvis

11-16-2012 09:23 AM

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The contract calls for extreme wage and benefit cuts which amount to 27- 32% overall, with an 8% wage reduction imposed immediately. The company unilaterally ceased making contributions, required by their union contracts, to the workers' pensions in July 2011. Hostess has also imposed draconian cuts in health benefits and eliminated the eight-hour workday.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/11/09/497...#storylink=cpy

The CEO was seeking a $1M pay increase while asking for these concessions.

jspchief

11-16-2012 09:29 AM

I'm sure the teamsters side of the story is accurate...

HonestChieffan

11-16-2012 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis (Post 9122863)

The CEO was seeking a $1M pay increase while asking for these concessions.

From your link....

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Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/11/09/497...#storylink=cpy

jiveturkey

11-16-2012 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 9122835)

I don't give a shit why it happened. I don't want Twinkies going away!!!

You probably should have been buying trucks loads of them then. They've been in a downward spiral for years now.

BlackHelicopters

11-16-2012 09:41 AM

Hostess didn't build that.

dirk digler

11-16-2012 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief (Post 9122869)

I'm sure the teamsters side of the story is accurate...

It is but this whole thing is complicated and everyone is to blame. Teamsters did take major concessions 3 years ago and they lost thousands of jobs and yet they turned around and took more concessions this time. The other union isn't willing.

Here is a good story about it...

http://management.fortune.cnn.com/20...kies-bankrupt/

Fat Elvis

11-16-2012 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by HonestChieffan (Post 9122904)

No, the $1M pay increase is from the video I posted....

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