Originally Posted by scottandrew
John V. beat me to it!

The truth is Hostess has been on the ropes for years. They've gone bankrupt twice. Their snack cakes are not nearly as popular as they used to be. The shift to low-carb dieting has hurt them as well as other businesses like Krispy Kreme.

This year their CEO quit and got himself an $3.5 million dollar severance package. I think he saw the writing on the wall and got out while there was still some money to take with him.

The bakers' strike was just the killing blow for a company that was nearly dead already.


Yes, The Batari Box! By feelings effect my actions which effect your feelings which effect your actions. Your actions effect my feelings and so on and so on.

Many years ago companies valued employees. They took care of them and their families. In return the employees gave an honest day’s work and remained loyal. If a company was struggling or in trouble all parties would work toward a solution. This CEO who gave himself 3.5 million dollars right before bailing just shows how it’s all about me and screw everyone else. The strikers simply mirrored his actions. Now everyone loses.

Then there’s the Denny’s franchisee who states he will cut employees pays and increase prices when Obama Care kicks in. Let’s see, hmmn screw over the help and pi$* off the customers. Yeah that’s a recipe for success.

Companies are failing because they have lost sight of what’s important. The people. I had the pleasure of working for The Marriott Corporation for many many years. Bill Marriott philosophy was simple. “Take care of the people and the people will take care of you”.

Iggy