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Strike Narrowly Avoided At Country Club In Westchester That Hosted US Open 6 Times Strike Narrowly Avoided At Country Club In Westchester That Hosted US Open 6 Times
Strike Narrowly Avoided At Country Club In Westchester That Hosted US Open 6 Times Maintenance workers at an iconic Westchester country club known for hosting the US Open called off a strike vote amid negotiations for a new labor contract, union officials announced.  A vote on the potential strike was originally going to be held on Monday, Aug. 26 by members of Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union working at Mamaroneck's Winged Foot Golf Club, according to union officials.  However, the vote was called off after the country club gave union members more information about a retirement benefit proposal, which is currently under review by wor…

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by Ben Crnic
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Most Connecticut Stop & Shop Stores Open Amid Strike, Picket Lines Most Connecticut Stop & Shop Stores Open Amid Strike, Picket Lines
Most Connecticut Stop & Shop Stores Open Amid Strike, Picket Lines Stop & Shop is stocking its stores with a host of replacement workers after 31,000 employees throughout Connecticut and New England walked out amid contentious labor negotiations. The strike by United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1445 members started at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 11) at Stop & Shop stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.’’ In response, Stop & Shop will rely on replacement workers and its automated aisles until the two sides can hammer out a deal, which hinges on employees’ complaints over healthcare, pension benefits and other concerns. …

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by Zak Failla