Manual Dexterity: When Eileen Brady helped run New Seasons, the company equated unions with extremists
Eileen Brady’s association with New Seasons Market has been the central narrative of her campaign for Portland mayor. It makes sense that she wants to identify herself with the grocery that calls itself “the friendliest store in town.” Brady’s ties go beyond her claim she is a co-founder and an original co-owner of the store. She was, according to early employees, one of the people who helped establish the progressive New Seasons ethos.
Brady has been on the defensive about some of those claims, however, since WW two weeks ago raised questions about her role as a founder and owner (“Extra Seasoning,” WW, Jan. 18, 2012).
WW cited the company’s financial disclosures to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which never listed Brady as an owner. The OLCC requires full disclosure of ownerships when granting licenses.
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Posted on Feb. 01, 2012
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4:28 p.m.
Feb 1, '12
I can't help but wonder whether IBEW local 48 have endorsed Brady had they known about this?
I also can't help but wonder whether this will cause some in the AFL-CIO to reconsider one leader's position that support for CRC is THE issue on which they will base their endorsement.