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Safety Study for all Commercial Drivers
April 23 -

Give your thoughts on distracted driving and enter to win an iPAD.

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Labor Dept. Certifies Former Hostess Workers as Eligible to Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance
February 21 -

The US Department of Labor has announced that approximately 18,000 workers laid off in 48 states from 864 Hostess company locations are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance.

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Hostess Liquidation Update, February 1, 2013
February 1 -

The Hostess’ liquidation process is proceeding – the Company has now announced “stalking horse” or lead bidders for the vast majority of the brands and related assets and asked for court approval of the bidding process and the naming of a stalking horse.

New Benefit: TurboTax Discount For Teamsters
January 23 -

Teamster households now have access to a leading brand of tax preparation software, TurboTax,at a discount.

Huffington Post: Hostess To Sell Wonder Bread, Other Bread Business To Flower Foods For $390 Million
January 14 -

Hostess has found a new home for its most popular breads, including the iconic Wonder bread.

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Community Helps Former Hostess Employees
December 10 -

Teamsters Local 455 hosted a holiday open house and benefit Saturday for 114 families that were laid off after Hostess shut down in November.

Headline News
Hostess Member Update, November 30, 2012
November 30 -

At a hearing on Thursday, November 29, the bankruptcy judge gave final approval to a series of motions (that in most cases had been approved on an interim basis last week) in relation to the ‘wind down’ of Hostess Brands Inc.’s operations.

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Hostess Member Update, November 27, 2012
November 27 -

At an emergency hearing on Wednesday, November 21st, the bankruptcy judge approved a series of motions (in most cases on an interim basis until the final hearing scheduled for November 29th) in relation to the ‘wind down’ of Hostess Brands Inc.’s operations.

Press Release
Teamsters' Statement on Ruling in Favor of Liquidation of Hostess Brands
November 21 -

(WASHINGTON) – Today, Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall made the following statement regarding Judge Drain’s ruling in favor of the company’s motion to liquidate Hostess Brands Inc.

Press Release
Teamsters' Statement on Failed Mediation Between Hostess and Bakers Union
November 20 -

(WASHINGTON) – Today, Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall made the following statement regarding the announcement that Hostess Brands Inc. and the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union failed to reach an agreement during mediation.

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About the Conference
Bakery & Laundry

Welcome to the Teamsters National Bakery and Laundry Conference! As you bite into that snack cake or admire the fresh linens in your favorite restaurant, take a moment to think of the Teamsters who brought it to you.

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August 2011 Bakery & Laundry Newsletter

Read the August, 2011, Bakery and Laundry Conference newsletter here.

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Contact the Conference

Our members are our number one priority. We welcome your input. The telephone number for the Teamsters Bakery & Laundry Conference is (202) 624-8786.

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