Preview of Coming Attractions - Labor Fight Could Kill Off Twinkies, Wonder Bread

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Labor Fight Could Kill Off Twinkies, Wonder Bread | FOX8.com – Cleveland news & weather from WJW Television FOX 8
11-13-12  By James O’Toole

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Twinkie-maker Hostess Brands said Monday that it could go into liquidation if its bakers continue striking in protest against a new contract imposed in bankruptcy court....

The bakers’ union represents roughly 5,600 of the 18,500 workers at Hostess, according to Rayburn. He did not have an estimate for the number of workers on strike, but claimed that some had crossed picket lines to keep certain plants operational.

Hostess filed for bankruptcy in January, its second trip to bankruptcy court since 2004.

In September, one of its major unions, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, voted narrowly to accept a new contract with reduced wages and benefits. The bakers’ union rejected the deal, however, prompting Hostess management to secure permission from the bankruptcy court to force the new contract on workers.

The Teamsters said Sunday that the bakers’ union had not informed them about the strike ... 

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