Unions Destroy American Sweets Icon

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Unions continue to do what they can to destroy American jobs! Willing to force people into unemployment than settle with a struggling company that needs to redefine itself.

Pathetic.

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http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/20115859/hostess-going-out-of-business-nearly-18000-to-be-laid-off

IRVING, Texas -

Say goodbye to your Twinkies.

North Texas-based Hostess Brands, Inc. has decided to go out of business and liquidate its assets after failing to win back striking workers.

The company posted a statement on a website set up specifically for people following the strike.

"We deeply regret the necessity of today's decision, but we do not have the financial resources to weather an extended nationwide strike," said Gregory F. Rayburn, chief executive officer. "Hostess Brands will move promptly to lay off most of its 18,500-member workforce and focus on selling its assets to the highest bidders."

About one-third of the company's workers are union members who are unhappy about the company's cutbacks during its bankruptcy reorganization.

But problems with several unions -- including the Bakery, Confectionery, and Tobacco workers and the Grain Millers International Union -- have prevented the company from moving forward.

Hostess said it will seek bankruptcy court permission to sell all of its assets. The company said bakery production has already shut down.

Some of the brands' products include Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Ho-Hos, Fruit Pies and Wonder Bread.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Not the Ding Dongs and Ho-Hos.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I've never had twinkies. Will I be missing out forever?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I've never had twinkies. Will I be missing out forever?

Not really. Unless you were planning on adding a few feet to your wasteline.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Not really. Unless you were planning on adding a few feet to your wasteline.

Now that Obama's around for 4 more years and I get free healthcare, I WAS planning on that, actually.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Now that Obama's around for 4 more years and I get free healthcare, I WAS planning on that, actually.

Well, in that case I'm sorry to tell you that you will have to find other junk to accomplish that with. May I suggest deep fried Krispy Kremes? I think you can get those on food stamps.

Edited November 16, 2012 by Mr. Big Dog

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Only if I can get 'em for free.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Only if I can get 'em for free.

Well, would be free for you if you buy them with food stamps. Real Americans will pay for them. And while you pick up those food stamps, don't forget to get your Obamaphone.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

No big loss, except to the average American's waistline.

[Ban Hammer 12,842]

[JohnR! 5,495]

No big loss, except to the average American's waistline.

If there is demand for Twinkies still I am sure someone will pick up that part of the market...

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Only if I can get 'em for free.

Actually, if you go to Krispy Kreme when the sign is lit up orange, you can go in for 1 free hot donut!

[JohnR! 5,495]

I've never had twinkies. Will I be missing out forever?

The only thing you'll be missing is having to undergo a coronary bypass at an early age.... :rofl:

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Actually, if you go to Krispy Kreme when the sign is lit up orange, you can go in for 1 free hot donut!

Well damn.

I actually have never seen a Krispy Kreme so I'm fairly certain we don't have them here.

[SMR 368]

I imagine the brands and recipes for some of the most well-known treats will be some of the things that find a good home in a bankruptcy auction. People still buy twinkies. Someone will want to make them.