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Market Basket CEOs Tell Employees Return to Work or Be Replaced
Top supermarket officials tell workers to return to job by Monday, Aug. 4.
By Liz Taurasi
Market Basket employees were given an ultimatum on Wednesday -- return to work by Monday or be replaced.
Co-CEOs Felicia Thornton and James Gooch said in a statement they want all associates back to work by Monday, Aug. 4, and reiterated what they said last week that anyone who comes back to work for the chain can do so without any fear of being penalized for their actions. Market Basket workers stopped working a week and a half ago in protest of former CEO Arthur T. Demoulas’ dismissal. They have said they will only work for Arthur T.
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“We again acknowledge and understand how difficult this situation has been for associates,” they said in the statement. “However, we also need to have associates working to support stores, customers and vendors. We need associates to return to work on Monday August 4th. We understand that some associates may choose not to return, consequently we will begin advertising for employment opportunities.”
The Market Basket board met last Friday, days after ousted CEO Arthur T. and his shareholders made an offer to buy the remaining 50.5 percent of the company. On Monday, the board met again. On Tuesday, it was reported his offer was the only one they were actively considering. Board members made another statement late Tuesday saying this was not true and they were still considering other offers.
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More of Patch’s Ongoing Market Basket Coverage:
Market Basket Board to Meet Monday Night
Market Basket Board Confirms Arthur T. Offer, Reaffirms Choices
Overnight Market Basket Workers Sue Company
LIVE UPDATES: Market Basket Employees Rally Friday, Board of Directors to Also Meet
Market Basket Workers Plan Largest Rally Yet for Friday
Arthur T. Demoulas Makes Offer to Buy Market Basket
Arthur T. Demoulas Issues Statement, Urges Fired Market Basket Employees Be Reinstated
If You’re Boycotting Market Basket, Where are You Shopping Now?
Are Politicians Overstepping in Support of Market Basket Boycott?
Elected Officials Statewide Pledge Support for Market Basket Boycott
Market Basket Warehouse Supervisor Fired, 7 More Terminated
PHOTOS: Market Basket Employees, Customers Rally in Support of Arthur T.
Live Updates: Market Basket Employees, Vendors, Customers to Rally Today in Support of Arthur T.
Market Basket HQ Workers Won’t Show Up for Work Friday in Tewksbury, Plan Rally
Market Basket Deadline Passes, Employees Who Walk Out Will Be Replaced
As Market Basket Deadline Approaches for Artie T., ‘All is Quiet’ from Tewksbury HQ
Market Basket Board to Meet Monday Night
Market Basket Board Confirms Arthur T. Offer, Reaffirms Choices
LIVE UPDATES: Market Basket Employees Rally Friday, Board of Directors to Also Meet
Market Basket Workers Plan Largest Rally Yet for Friday
Arthur T. Demoulas Makes Offer to Buy Market Basket
Arthur T. Demoulas Issues Statement, Urges Fired Market Basket Employees Be Reinstated
If You’re Boycotting Market Basket, Where are You Shopping Now?
Are Politicians Overstepping in Support of Market Basket Boycott?
Elected Officials Statewide Pledge Support for Market Basket Boycott
Despite Firings, Market Basket Employees Continue Fight
PHOTOS: Market Basket Employees, Customers Rally in Support of Arthur T.
Live Updates: Market Basket Employees, Vendors, Customers to Rally Today in Support of Arthur T.
Market Basket HQ Workers Won’t Show Up for Work Friday in Tewksbury, Plan Rally
Market Basket Deadline Passes, Employees Who Walk Out Will Be Replaced
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