October 26, 2010 - A contract has been ratified by the members of BCTGM Local 57 (Columbus, OH) at Wendy’s New Bakery in Zanesville, Ohio
Thank you to all of those locals that supported our Brothers and Sisters at New Bakery over the past year through handbilling at Wendy’s and Arby’s restaurant locations and other activities.
Please be assured that each and every member at Wendy’s New Bakery greatly appreciates this assistance and strong show of solidarity throughout our Union!
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Campaign News and Resources...
Click here to read letters of support from other labor organizations to the bakers at Wendy's/Arbys!
January 22, 2010 - Click here for an update on the rally in Atlanta!
January 19, 2009 :: PRESS ADVISORY :: The Georgia AFL-CIO calls on local unions across the state to help BCTGM Local 57 in their fight for a fair and just union contract. Click here for more information!
BCTGM International Union, 1/13/10: "Wendy’s/Arby’s Destroys the Dave Thomas Legacy and Exemplifies Corporate Greed"
AFL-CIO Blog, 12/11/09: "Union: Wendy’s Robs Bakery Workers of Hard-Earned Health Care, Pensions"
The Zanesville Times Recorder, 12/12/2009: "New Bakery union claims unfair labor practices"
Press Release from BCTGM International Union, 12/10/09: "Federal Charges Filed Against Wendy’s New Bakery Co."
Ohio AFL-CIO Workers Voice Newsletter, December 2009: "Activists Picket in Front of Wendy's Corporate Headquarters"
The Zanesville Times Recorder, 12/8/2009: "New Bakery implements new contract"
Representatives from the State of Ohio and Ohio State AFL-CIO join union bakers to protest Wendy's International, 12/4/09: Click here for photos and additional information!
The Zanesville Times Recorder, 12/4/2009: "Union to picket Wendy's headquarters"
Press Release from the Ohio AFL-CIO, 12/4/09: "Ohio AFL-CIO Joins Bakery Union in Fighting for a Fair Contract with Wendy's..."
Press Release from BCTGM Local 57, 12/4/2009: "Stop the Assault on New Bakery Workers, Says IUF"
IUF General Secretary Ron Oswald Writes to President and CEO of Wendy's/ Arby's Group, Inc. 12/4/09: CLICK HERE
The Columbus Dispatch, 11/24/09: "Wendy's bakers picket over proposed contract"
The Zanesville Times Recorder, 11/23/2009: "Union and company have town hall meeting regarding new contract with New Bakery"
The Zanesville Times Recorder, 11/21/2009: "Bakery Union Protests at Wendy's"
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Working Without a Contract, Bakers Take Fight to the Streets
For decades, BCTGM Local 57 members in Zanesville, Ohio have produced the buns that are used in Wendy’s restaurants across the country. Now, after months of fruitless negotiations with a company that has no desire to bargain fairly, workers at Wendy’s Zanesville bakeries are taking their fight for a fair contract to the public.
Why?
For many years, Local 57 and Wendy’s had a healthy and constructive relationship. That changed after Wendy’s merged with Arby’s Group in 2008 and management was overhauled.
What is Wendy’s Asking For?
Simply put, Wendy’s is attempting to gut the collective bargaining agreement. They want to eliminate the defined benefit pension plan. They want to eliminate the affordable health coverage members now have. They are offering a substandard wage package. And they are attempting to change many of the working conditions to the detriment of the workers.
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