Bakers’ union members decline Hostess proposal by more than 90%
After the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) declined the last/best/final proposal from Hostess Brands by 92%, Hostess Brands began seeking a legal means to force members of the union to accept a deal it has rejected by an overwhelming majority, or it says it will have no choice but to liquidate the company. Hostess filed for bankruptcy protection in January, citing pension and medical benefit obligations, restructure work rules and tough trading conditions, and has been pursuing new collective bargaining agreements with union employees since then.
Union members in every region of the country and every segment of the company's operations overwhelmingly opposed the proposal. In many locations, the vote to reject the proposal was unanimous.