Sad, another American company closing . 18,000 people out of job, keeping them in my prayers. I know how and what they are feeling.
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Originally posted by Country Kids View PostSad, another American company closing . 18,000 people out of job, keeping them in my prayers. I know how and what they are feeling.
I thought a hostess was the name of a person who worked at a restaurant???? UGH Just when I think I have it all figured out
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I'm shocked. Not that I ate their stuff but still--shocked.
@Daycare--Hostess is the name of a company that makes snack cakes, Twinkies, bread, etc. Pretty iconic American company. And yes, a hostess (small h, ) is someone that seats people at a restaurant, or the word for a woman hosting a party/gathering, usually at her home. Host is the male version.Hee hee! Look, I have a signature!
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Originally posted by daycare View Postsorry can you help explain this....is hostess a name of a company??
I thought a hostess was the name of a person who worked at a restaurant???? UGH Just when I think I have it all figured out
Yes, it is a hostess at a restaurant (18,000 of them out of a job). You will have to start seating yourself-::
Yes a hostess does meet/greet/sit you at a restaurant.
There is a huge company that makes snack foods also with this name-twinkies, ho ho's,cupcakes lots of goodies like that. Filled with creme and spongy kinda.
Probably nothing you have eaten so your not going to miss it. It really goes good with pepsi-::
I thought all day of what I could post that would confuse you more on the English Language.
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Yes, it is a hostess at a restaurant (18,000 of them out of a job). You will have to start seating yourself
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thank you for clearing that up. I did google it. wow that company was around for a long time. Sad part is that I don't think it's closing because people are eating healthier???
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Originally posted by daycare View Postthank you for clearing that up. I did google it. wow that company was around for a long time. Sad part is that I don't think it's closing because people are eating healthier???
The gov says you should be eating better. Their snacks taste great but doesn't contain what is considered healthy these days.
The Union and Company could not come to agreeable terms. Now a court will decide in bankruptcy proceedings.
China will make them cheaper under a different name.Last edited by Michael; 11-16-2012, 05:47 PM.
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What sucks about it is, basically the bakers/union made the decision for everybody because of the refusal to agree to the terms presented in the new contract. I GET not wanting a pay cut.....which would have been 8% and then they would recieve annual increases each year for five years......That is a lot of money....BUT, now they have NO income, have forced many others out of work in addition to themselves and a business has had to close.
I personally would have taken the pay cut to secure my job, save everybody elses job and the business as well.
The real sign of the times is that many businesses HAVE to reduce wages/benefits in order to remain in business due to the reduction in spending by consumers. (how many providers have had to reduce rates to get clients in the door in this economy?) Employees need to realize that, even though it sucks, taking a pay cut may very well SAVE them.....it is not easy to get a job nowadays.
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Originally posted by Crystal View PostWhat sucks about it is, basically the bakers/union made the decision for everybody because of the refusal to agree to the terms presented in the new contract. I GET not wanting a pay cut.....which would have been 8% and then they would recieve annual increases each year for five years......That is a lot of money....BUT, now they have NO income, have forced many others out of work in addition to themselves and a business has had to close.
I personally would have taken the pay cut to secure my job, save everybody elses job and the business as well.
The real sign of the times is that many businesses HAVE to reduce wages/benefits in order to remain in business due to the reduction in spending by consumers. (how many providers have had to reduce rates to get clients in the door in this economy?) Employees need to realize that, even though it sucks, taking a pay cut may very well SAVE them.....it is not easy to get a job nowadays.
I couldn't agree with you more.
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Originally posted by Crystal View PostWhat sucks about it is, basically the bakers/union made the decision for everybody because of the refusal to agree to the terms presented in the new contract. I GET not wanting a pay cut.....which would have been 8% and then they would recieve annual increases each year for five years......That is a lot of money....BUT, now they have NO income, have forced many others out of work in addition to themselves and a business has had to close.
I personally would have taken the pay cut to secure my job, save everybody elses job and the business as well.
The real sign of the times is that many businesses HAVE to reduce wages/benefits in order to remain in business due to the reduction in spending by consumers. (how many providers have had to reduce rates to get clients in the door in this economy?) Employees need to realize that, even though it sucks, taking a pay cut may very well SAVE them.....it is not easy to get a job nowadays.
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Originally posted by Meeko View PostDon't give a hoot about the Twinkies....disgusting, chemical flavored stuff. (I'm from England and used to REAL cream cakes!)
Agree.
I also agree with Crystal, this is union bologna at it's best. I would never, and I mean NEVER, work for an employer that required union participation.
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