Drop the Pig? Sure, then make sure electeds stand up for labor

Via undoctrinaire… Earlier this week a long running labor dispute between Piggly Wiggly Midwest and one of its labor unions finally boiled over, with the grocery store operator announcing it would close its Sheboygan store, putting 108 employees out of work. In a statement released via email, Piggly Wiggly Midwest…

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Drop the Pig? Sure, then make sure electeds stand up for labor

Earlier this week a long running labor dispute between Piggly Wiggly Midwest and one of its labor unions finally boiled over, with the grocery store operator announcing it would close its Sheboygan store, putting 108 employees out of work. In a statement released via email, Piggly Wiggly Midwest Chairman, President…

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A tale of two Tonys

Here’s Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski joining protesters outside the Bay View Piggly Wiggly operated by Paul Butera. Zielinski joined protesters who were showing their their support for the locked out Crystal Sugar Company. Now here’s Tony Zielinski with Paul Butera, the chairman, CEO, and president of Piggly Wiggly Midwest. Paul…

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Why I’d vote for Jan Pierce if I lived in the 14th Aldermanic District

I’ve thought long and hard about who I’d vote for if I were a resident of Milwaukee’s 14th Aldermanic District, and while it may surprise those of you who believe this to be a “We love Tony Zielinski” blog, I’d cast my vote for Jan Pierce to serve as the…

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