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Union Leaflets for Shoppers Boycott of 'News-Press' Advertisers

Santa Barbara Independent | July 14, 2008

The Teamsters, unhappy with the glacial pace of News-Press contract negotiations, are urging advertisers to pull their ads and not only that, they are now handing out leaflets outside businesses, asking shoppers to boycott stores so long as they advertise with the News-Press.

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