They were ordered to perform 1 day of 'internal' (or direct) mediation. I wouldn't hold your breath about anything coming out of the talks.
However, I suspect someone will pick up the Hostess Brand (along with Wonder Bread - 'helps build strong bodies in 12 different ways') enabling them to get out from under the union contract(s). ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Blair" <d...@blairing.com> To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 11:54:50 PM Subject: Re: OT - Twinkies! Oh No! ** I know it's not Friday, but it's NOT over.... As you may have heard, "It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings!" This is particularly true in the case of the Twinkie demise, but late news in the Chicago Trib business section says Hostess and the bakery workers union are back in mediation talks. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-judge-hostess-union-agree-to-mediation-20121119,0,2355592.story And yes, all the grocery stores in my neighborhood were cleaned out by Sunday.... Doug On Nov 19, 2012, at 11:52 AM, "Peters, Ron" < rpet...@columbia.com > wrote: ** Below is from a list I’m on where various authors are requesting folks to interview for their work. I thought this was appropriate. Timing is short but you can respond if you like. Summary: Writing a newspaper column on the demise of the Twinkie and looking for someone who still eats them. Name: Emily J Minor The Palm Beach Post Category: Lifestyle and Fitness Email: query-2...@helpareporter.net Media Outlet: The Palm Beach Post Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 19 November Query: I need to talk to someone - anyone - who has actually eaten a Twinkie this month or last. Requirements: South Florida, preferably _attend WWRUG12 www.wwrug.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"_ Doug -- Doug Blair d...@blairing.com +1 224-558-5462 200 North Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 ITILv3 _attend WWRUG12 www.wwrug.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"_ _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org attend wwrug12 www.wwrug12.com ARSList: "Where the Answers Are"