Walnut workers end 13-year strike

[Cowperson]

Striking workers at a walnut processing plant in California have voted to bring their 13-year walkout to an end.

The 600 members of the Teamsters Local 601 union went on strike at the Diamond of California plant in September 1991 in a dispute over pay.

"I think it was worth it in that we did accomplish something," said the union.

"Nobody ever thought it would take this long," said Lucio Reyes, the union's secretary-treasurer.

"The company didn't expect it, we didn't expect it. Both parties now realize we have to work together.

"Everyone should be feeling good about this."

Most of the 600 workers have jobs elsewhere now and many jobs have been replaced by automated processes.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4374657.stm

Cowperson

[Resolute 14]

At least this proves that replacement workers can be successful.

[jonesy]

It is funny to think that they 'feel good' about this or that they 'accomplished' something. Go union!!

I don't know why, but the idea of a bunch of walnut crackers going on strike for more than a decade is very humerous.

[JohnnyO]

Krammer!!

The bagel episode was on last night when Krammer goes back to work, only to go on strike again. Festivus for the Rest of US!!!

[Clarkey]

Originally posted by Cowperson@Mar 23 2005, 08:16 PM

Most of the 600 workers have jobs elsewhere now and many jobs have been replaced by automated processes.

Is this an option for the NHL?