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Supporting Market Basket employees.
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WHEREAS, Many recently laid off Market Basket employees reside in Somerville; and
WHEREAS, Residents rely on the low cost food provided by Market Basket; and
WHEREAS, The actions taken by the Market Basket Board of Directors is hurting both customers and employees of this historically working class organization; NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, That the Somerville Board of Aldermen hereby supports Market Basket’s employees and boycotters until an appropriate solution is provided; AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, That the Somerville Board of Aldermen requests that Market Basket provide this Board with the names of laid off employees so the city and other organizations may provide them with support.