Strike!

The same union our son was a member of (until recently) is on strike at our local Raley's.  Actual picketing!

To entice customers into the store, they are giving away a lot of stuff.  Spend $20 and get free stuff.  So far we've received a loaf of bread, a dozen eggs, two bags of chips (one potato and one tortilla), bananas, orange juice and an avocado.  I'm not too proud to go for free food - we really rarely shop there these days because their prices are considerably higher than other stores in town and most of our 'big' shopping is done at Winco or Walmart.  But freebies are great and we needed milk, a couple things for dinners a couple nights this week and sodas for the kids.  All on sale.

Everyone at work has been going 'cuz every few days, they switch to a new 'special'.

I just heard on the news that it looks like they are reaching a settlement - which is good.  Those folks picketing are being ordered to do that by the union they are forced to join when they get hired there.  They may or may not agree with their unions demands....though they might.  Glad it looks like it's resolving soon.

J. and B. are heading to Oregon tomorrow for the memorial service of J.'s oldest cousin.  Another family loss.  Glad B. is able to go with him.  Actually, B. is hanging out with J. a lot these days - volunteering for church band with him; even worked at the campaign one day.  Also went to the movies.  I think B. knows it's less than two months before he's not here anymore - and he's trying to spend what time he can with us.  Especially with his dad - though he did invite me to brunch again last week only I couldn't go 'cuz I was in meetings all morning that day.  Someday, though....

One more week of work and then a week off for Thanksgiving.  Looking forward to it -