The vote "better positions the candy manufacturing facility as Hershey carries out its global transformation," Young Says. At right, election judges count votes.
Monday, Jan 22 -- Members of UFCW Locals 1776, 23 and 27 met in ratification meetings throughout the state yesterday and voted by a 1,222 to 18 margin to adopt the pact tentatively agreed to 10 days ago by the shop stewards of the three locals. At left, Local 1776 PLCB member Jim Schlener votes at meeting in Pittston.
The new three-year pact has several provisions aimed at increasing job security for our members and helping the company regain market share. Check out President Wendell W, Young, IV's letter to the Super Fresh members, along with the answers to these frequently-asked questions: