I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for Hoffa, King and Trumka to put their members dues money where the leadership's mouths are.

Those cushy executive perks are hard to maintain.

What's even more grating is what they are spoon-feeding the members they purportedly serve.

"Joe Silva, president of the United Distributive Workers, Council 30, which represents workers at the Livonia plant, told The Detroit News Wednesday the company has been looking for a new buyer and that Silva believes a sale may come soon."

That's NOT the word on the street I've picked up. I wouldn't bet my paycheck on that one, sport!

Not sure that the union was the root cause of the problems that Awrey faced.  As more and more local grocery stores added deli and bakery sections, the packaged bakery from Awrey and Hostess took a hit.  People have also become much more conscious of sugar in their diet which I suspect has led to per capita reduction in bakery snacks consumption.