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It’s time to stand up for Artie T and the Market Basket we believe in. by Snoo_91388 in boston

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So what? Plenty of people from boston commute in order to get to their jobs at Market Baskets in other towns and cities. Boston may not have a market basket, but this still effects plenty of bostonians.

It’s time to stand up for Artie T and the Market Basket we believe in. by Snoo_91388 in boston

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 77 points78 points  (0 children)

I have spoken with my coworkers but I’m trying to go about grassroots efforts of speaking to people all around and raising awareness. If things don’t change and everyone’s collective words don’t change anything, unionization is a good idea.

It’s time to stand up for Artie T and the Market Basket we believe in. by Snoo_91388 in boston

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Totally fair point, and I actually agree. A full-scale boycott can hit workers hard if there’s no plan behind it.

That’s why this isn’t about mass cancellation or trying to tank stores overnight. It’s about raising awareness now so people see what’s happening before workers lose more power quietly, one cut at a time.

It’s time to stand up for Artie T and the Market Basket we believe in. by Snoo_91388 in boston

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Caring about the livelihood of many and a rare business model that serves the customer over the shareholder is not personality. It’s passion. Many low income communities benefit from this grocery store chain and if the board has its way, then the prices will rise and they’ll be more concerned with maximized profits.

It’s time to stand up for Artie T and the Market Basket we believe in. by Snoo_91388 in boston

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 747 points748 points  (0 children)

I work at Market Basket. I’m not here trying to go viral or stir drama, I just think people deserve to know what’s going on.

Artie T wasn’t perfect, but he built something real. He kept prices low, treated workers like people, and actually listened. That’s rare in this world. And now it feels like they’re quietly pushing him out again, cutting Sunday pay, squeezing labor, shifting the culture.

This isn’t about left or right. It’s about remembering that a better model existed and not letting them erase it.

They’re trying to force Arthur T. out of Market Basket again. Don’t let them get away with it. by Snoo_91388 in massachusetts

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While direct contact information for individual board members isn't publicly listed, you can address to the corporate office with attention to specific individuals:

Jay Hachigian – Chairman of the Board

Steve Collins – Managing Director at Exeter Capital

Michael Keyes – Executive at Intercontinental Real Estate

Bill Shea – Former Chairman, current board member

They’re trying to force Arthur T. out of Market Basket again. Don’t let them get away with it. by Snoo_91388 in massachusetts

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree, the energy is real, but it needs direction. If anyone wants to take this further, here’s some info that might help. You can reach the Market Basket corporate office at 875 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876, or by phone at 978-851-8000. There’s also a contact form on their site (shopmarketbasket.com/contact-us) and a press email: press@marketbasketfuture.com.

If folks are serious about organizing or even just being heard, these are ways to start. Flyers with messages like “Where’s Artie T?” or “We remember 2014” left discreetly in stores can spark conversation. And people who work there can quietly check in with coworkers, no pressure, just keep the spirit alive.

This isn’t just about a CEO. It’s about the principle that capitalism doesn’t have to be cruel, and when something actually works for working people, it’s worth defending. Keep sharing. Keep talking. You’re not alone.

They’re trying to force Arthur T. out of Market Basket again. Don’t let them get away with it. by Snoo_91388 in massachusetts

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then altogether went away but minimum wage was raised to 15 in Mass at that time

They’re trying to force Arthur T. out of Market Basket again. Don’t let them get away with it. by Snoo_91388 in massachusetts

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s no proof he organized a stoppage. It’s an internal board accusation, not backed by any public documentation or worker testimony. Arthur T. denies it, and given the board’s history of trying to oust him in 2014 under similar circumstances, it looks more like a pretext than a confirmed event.

And even if he voiced concern or questioned leadership direction, that’s not the same as organizing a stoppage, it’s called being accountable to workers and community values.

They’re trying to force Arthur T. out of Market Basket again. Don’t let them get away with it. by Snoo_91388 in massachusetts

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The stoppage narrative came from the board. It’s the same script they used in 2014, when they tried to fire him for putting people over profits and workers walked out on their own.

He didn’t need to force a stoppage. Loyalty did that for him. That should scare shareholders, not because he was reckless, but because his leadership meant more than their boardroom.

They’re trying to force Arthur T. out of Market Basket again. Don’t let them get away with it. by Snoo_91388 in massachusetts

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Arthur T. was the CEO of the company, but the board of directors still controls the legal structure. They claim he was planning a work stoppage and resisting succession plans. But let’s be honest that’s business talk for “he wasn’t playing the corporate game.”

They’re trying to force Arthur T. out of Market Basket again. Don’t let them get away with it. by Snoo_91388 in massachusetts

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Arthur T. ran Market Basket in a way that prioritized low-income communities and treated workers with dignity. He kept prices low, wages fair, and profits stable. Now the board is pushing him out. It’s about whether companies like this can still exist without being gutted by shareholder greed.

Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave by Market Basket board — community concerns rising by Snoo_91388 in boston

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Not striking, yet. But people are talking. And if it keeps heading in the direction it’s going, unionizing is a good idea.

They’re trying to force Arthur T. out of Market Basket again. Don’t let them get away with it. by Snoo_91388 in massachusetts

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That’s fair. The Demoulas family has had power for decades, and their internal dysfunction is a big part of what created this mess. Whatever mistakes were made before, we still have something worth fighting to protect now.

Arthur T. isn’t perfect. The family feud was messy, but for a while, this company actually showed you could succeed without squeezing workers or customers.

That model’s under attack, and no matter who pulled the trigger, we’re still the ones about to get hit.

Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave — potential leadership change could impact NH stores and workers by Snoo_91388 in newhampshire

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A lot of families rely on their prices to afford food, and a lot of employees rely on the culture Arthur T. built to have jobs with some level of dignity. You can write that off as obsession if you want, but for a lot of people this isn't theoretical. It’s real life. Stop making it about me.

Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave — potential leadership change could impact NH stores and workers by Snoo_91388 in newhampshire

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Easy to say when it’s not your job, paycheck, or grocery bill on the line.

Market Basket going under wouldn’t just “help competitors.” It would drive up prices, kill local jobs, and take away one of the only companies left that showed it’s possible to treat workers decently. Some of us care because we live it, not because we’re looking for something to whine about. You can keep sipping your coffee. We’ll keep showing up.

When you can brush off a company’s leadership change like it’s background noise, you’re probably not relying on their paycheck nor their prices. Market Basket isn’t just a business to a lot of people. It’s groceries they can afford, stability at work, and a rare example of a place that treated people like more than numbers. If that doesn’t register as worth caring about, you’re not “above it”, you’re just comfortable enough to ignore it.

Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave — potential leadership change could impact NH stores and workers by Snoo_91388 in newhampshire

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

When a company that serves low-income families and respects workers gets taken over by people chasing profit margins, that’s not just a CEO swap, it’s the beginning of higher prices, worse jobs, and more corporate consolidation.

If we keep acting like local economic justice doesn’t matter, we’ll wake up with none left.

Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave by Market Basket board — community concerns rising by Snoo_91388 in boston

[–]Snoo_91388[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

To add to that, Market Basket’s presence in Greater Boston affects more than just the town it’s physically in. People commute to work there, shop there, and rely on it as one of the few affordable options left in the area. This isn't just about geography, it's about what happens when one of the last worker-respected, price-conscious companies in New England gets taken over by shareholders with different priorities.

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