Hostess to close plants after weeklong strike by bakers union
Hostess Brands announced today that it plans to cease operations. This news comes after a weeklong strike by the bakers union, which Hostess said crippled its ability to maintain production. The
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Nov 16, 2012, 8:30 PM
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Hostess Brands announced today that it plans to cease operations.
This news comes after a weeklong strike by the bakers union, which Hostess said crippled its ability to maintain production.
The company will immediately lay off most of its 18,000-person workforce.
Hostess is hoping someone will buy its brands, including Wonder Bread, Ding Dongs and Twinkies.
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