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File #: 197457    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 8/26/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/28/2014 Final action: 8/28/2014
Enactment date: 8/28/2014 Enactment #: 197457
Title: Supporting Market Basket employees.
Sponsors: Matthew McLaughlin, Maryann M. Heuston, Mark Niedergang, and the Entire Board

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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.