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The Irish Echo: All For One
January 28 -
When New York's horse and carriage industry makes its case this week for the first fare increase in 19 years it will have the backing of one of America's biggest unions. The industry's workers last week voted unanimously in favor of joining Teamsters Local 553, the city's original horse-drawn wagon union.
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Interstate Bakeries Reaches Financing Agreement With GE Capital
January 27 -

The CEO of Interstate Bakeries Corp. said the company had “reached the final stretch” in its move to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Press Release
Teamsters Overwhelmingly Approve Agreement With IBC
November 13 -

Find out more about Teamster members from across the country voting to accept modifications of their agreements with Interstate Brands Corporation (IBC) by an overwhelming majority yesterday.

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Reuters: Deal for Twinkies Maker IBC Gets Union OK
November 13 -

Read more about Interstate Bakeries Corp (IBCIQ.PK), the bankrupt maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, is closer to emerging from a protracted reorganization program after the Teamsters union ratified a deal that gives employees an equity stake in the company.

Headline News
Interstate Brands Modification Agreement Ballots Mailed October 22
October 21 -

Here's more information on the ballots for the Interstate Brands Corporation (Interstate Bakeries) Modification Agreement which were mailed to members on Wednesday, October 22, 2008.

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Business Courier of Cincinnati: Interstate Bakeries Files Amended Reorganization Plan
October 6 -

This is more information on Interstate Bakeries Corp., which secured a long-awaited financing commitment last month to exit four years of bankruptcy, has a new plan for divvying up payments to appease creditors.

Headline News
Leaders of IBC Local Unions Unanimously Recommend Proposed Modification Agreement
September 30 -

Click above to read more on Leaders of IBC local unions from across the country unanimously recommending the proposed modification agreement on Wednesday, October 1, paving the way for members to vote on the Agreement.

Headline News
Kansas City Business Journal: Hopes Rise for Future of Interstate Bakeries
September 23 -

Here's information on how after several attempts during the past four years, Interstate Bakeries Corp. may be close to wrapping up a plan for emerging from bankruptcy.

Press Release
Teamsters Fully Support Steps to Save Interstate Bakeries
September 14 -

Read more about Interstate Bakeries Corporation (IBC) announcing that it may be able to exit bankruptcy based on a framework put together by the Teamsters Union, Ripplewood Holdings and Silver Point Capital.

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Bloomberg: Buyout Firm to Help Bankrupt Interstate Bakeries Corp.
September 14 -

This article is about Interstate Bakeries Corp. and the Teamsters union ending their standoff over a new union contract, allowing the bankrupt maker of Hostess Twinkies to reorganize with financial backing from buyout firm Ripplewood Holdings.

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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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Teamsters Overwhelmingly Approve Agreement With IBC

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Teamster members from across the country voted to accept modifications of their agreements with Interstate Brands Corporation (IBC) by an overwhelming majority on November 12.

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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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