Negotiations fail. Vulture capitalism finally kills Hostess.

smokinrav

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Sorry, make that Hostess Brands. Hostess has been dead for eight years now.

But the story is far more complicated than that — and in some ways, the exact opposite of the tale pushed by those on the right. It’s the story of two bankruptcies, hundreds of millions of givebacks from Hostess unions and hundreds of millions of debt piled onto the company by venture capitalists. It’s a story of management that boosted its own salaries, while failing to make agreed payments into workers’ pension funds. And it’s a story of changing tastes and diets.

http://www.salon.com/2012/11/20/vulture_capitalism_not_unions_killed_twinkies/
 
The ultimate example of biting the hand that feeds you. or in this case biting off the hand. (i'm sure a lot of it had to do with irresponsible company management) But last week you were striking because you were being ask to take a pay cut to save you and 18,499 peoples jobs, now the jobs no longer exist because apparently they were not bluffing. I have never agreed with unions the way they were implemented in the US. The only thing more corrupt than big business is big union and big government.
 
The ultimate example of biting the hand that feeds you. or in this case biting off the hand. (i'm sure a lot of it had to do with irresponsible company management) But last week you were striking because you were being ask to take a pay cut to save you and 18,499 peoples jobs, now the jobs no longer exist because apparently they were not bluffing. I have never agreed with unions the way they were implemented in the US. The only thing more corrupt than big business is big union and big government.
Company Towns and sharecropping were so much better
 
Predator
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Kills Things



Vulture.
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Finds Things

it's important to know the difference.
 
pray tell, how so?

that was intended to be sarcasm.

perhaps we should institute a Sarcastic Font by a referendum.

that way by using the designated Sarcasm Font everybody will be able to readily discern snark from pure evil.

I nominate Bold Comic Sans as the Official Designated Sarcasm Font.
do we have a second?
 
Sorry, make that Hostess Brands. Hostess has been dead for eight years now.http://www.salon.com/2012/11/20/vulture_capitalism_not_unions_killed_twinkies/
Say it isn't so. Uber liberal SALON is standing with the unions? SHOCKING!The only thing worth reading by that publication died with Christopher Hitchens. It's also worth noting that the much larger teamsters agreed to the deal and urged the bakers union to wake the fuck up and get on board. They are gambling with other union member's livelihoods based on the belief someone will buy the company and employ them at their desired wage/benefit level. I guess it hasn't occurred to them that the new owners will simply pick up and move to a right to work state, as ANY intelligent owner would.
 
How convenient the execs had buyers lined up. Wonder what their cut of those deals will be
Hold up and just think critically for a second...the "bakers" in this factory (glorified button pushers) were paid about $800 for a 40 hour week...just pushing a button occasionally (cos the process is almost completely automated) and they're crying about their pay and conditions?

You lefties swallow union pecker WAY too easily (and deeply apparently, cos yous can't seem to unlodge it either).

On a somewhat related note, Cheesus, I bet you saw ALOT of "Twinkies" in the Navy, right?You like to put them in your mouth?
 
How many times a day do you ask guys on the internet if they like to suck dick?
I think his common MO is asking if they want theirs sucked by him. The guys an asshole most of the time or comes off like one. A hack for rich motherfuckers. Bet he's poor as a church mouse but "has his principles" which won't pay for a half-loaf.
 
How many times a day do you ask guys on the internet if they like to suck dick?
Only when Chesus is around?

Plus, implying someone is a homosexual is trolling 101. Their reaction can also be a sign of certain "confusions" regarding the subject.

Either way, Chesus told us about his circle jerks in the Navy, so calm down sister.
 
What we need is a new law: the Twinkie Totally Affordable Consumption Act, TTACA. Twinkies should be provided to any American who is not already obese, free of charge!!!
 
Anyone who thinks proven product brand names will die has a Twinkie for a brain. The frigging things will continue to be made (sadly) and make those who paid hundreds on eBay for a box of them appear as the fools they are. There might be a lull as things change but you'll see them all back - Little Debbie and the other shit they call "food".
 
Oh fucking please! Chemical fake food using unhealthy lard, greedy employees not worth their work and consumers with plenty of other options killed Hostess. The people have spoken, your lovely communism ideals won! God, why aren't you happy?The worker won!
 
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