There’s Something Rotten at Mott’s

UFCW, Activists, Labor Groups to Alert Shoppers at Supermarkets Nationwide That Mott’s is New Poster Child for Corporate Greed

WASHINGTON--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--The owner of Mott’s, the highly profitable Dr Pepper Snapple, forced 300 workers on strike, May 23, at the Mott’s plant in Williamson, NY. Mott’s demands for wage and other cuts clearly sent the message to workers that while the company is extremely successful its workers are living too well, especially in the current depressed economy. With unemployment rates high in the Williamson area, Mott’s continues to insist on draconian cuts, telling its highly productive and loyal workers that they should think of themselves as a “commodity” like “soybeans or oil.”

In the week leading up to the July 4^th holiday, members and staff from the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) will be disseminating information to grocery shoppers on how Mott’s is hurting workers and communities. Shoppers will be encouraged to make a choice in support of workers and families by passing over Mott’s Apple Sauce; Hawaiian Punch; Margaritaville; Mr. and Mrs. T Products; Welch’s Grape Juice 64 oz; Rose’s Lime Juice; Snapple cans; Mott’s Fruitsations; Mott’s Garden Cocktail; ReaLemon/ReaLime; Holland House; and, Clamato for alternative products.

WHO:	Local activists and labor advocates, led by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union
WHAT:	Launch of consumer campaign to educate shoppers about how Mott’s is hurting workers and families.
WHEN:	Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 2
WHERE:	Grocery stores around the country. For information on consumer campaign events in your area, call 202-223-3111 x1258