AFL-CIO offers list of union-approved Halloween candy
” Halloween is less than a week away and, just in time for Americans stocking up on candy, the AFL-CIO has identified the most union-friendly candy available.
Yes, there is such a thing as union-approved candy.
“If you want your Halloween to be all treats and no tricks, make sure all your candy is union-made, made in America,” Jackie Tortora writes at the AFL-CIO’s blog, linking to Local 144’s “Buy Union Directory.”
Tortora provides a list of union-approved candy highlights from the directory including Baby Ruths, Butterfingers, Caramellos, Hershey’s Candy Corn Kisses, Hershey’s Extra Dark Chocolate bars, Hershey’s Hugs, Hershey’s Kisses, Hershey’s Nuggets, Jelly Belly candies, Kit Kats, Laffy Taffy, Mike and Ikes, Rolos, Super Ropes, Tootsie Rolls and Trolli candies. ”
And from the comments we get further elucidation on the acceptable list of crony confections .
” Brian K. Foughty, 2nd District V.P. for the Professional Fire Fighters of Oklahoma, provided this list of union-made candy for handing out on Halloween. Stick to this list of sugary confections and you can feel good about supporting America and unions across the country this Halloween.
Abba-Zaba Bar Jawbreakers
Almond Roca Jelly Bellies
Baby Ruth Jolly Rancher Candies
Black & Red Vines Kit Kat Bars
Bob’s Candies Laffy Taffy
Boston Baked Beans Malted Milk Balls
Butterfinger Marshmallow Peeps
Candy Lipstick Mike and Ike
Caramello Bar Russell Stover Candy
Clark Bar See’s Candies
Fifth Avenue Chocolate Bar Smarties
Fudge-O’s Sunkist Citrus Fruit
Ghiradelli Chocolates Sunworld Citrus Fruit
Godiva Chocolates Tootsie Rolls
Hershey Kisses York Peppermint Patties
Hershey Milk Chocolate Zagnut
Hot Tamales
You want to find more union-made Halloween treats then go to the Union Plus web site. ”
Posted by John Galt
