Subaru of Wichita isn’t letting a deceptive union protest go unanswered. Here’s a photo of the banner put up by protesters representing Carpenters Local 201 (via Subaru of Wichita’s Facebook page):
“We fully support every American’s freedom to exercise their First Amendment Rights, but when we disagree, we’re going to exercise ours (and have fun at the same time),” the car dealership posted on Facebook. “Stop by and see for yourself!”
Bam!
Shame on Subaru of Wichita…for Having Unbeatable Prices! pic.twitter.com/Ea3O4yQTw1
— Subaru of Wichita (@ridehomehappy) March 14, 2014
@ridehomehappy Alex, I'll take Subaru for the win!
— Dusty Buell (@DustyBuell) March 14, 2014
Here's our response to the "Shame on" protesters outside our business today: http://t.co/ySKAykfEoY
— Subaru of Wichita (@ridehomehappy) March 12, 2014
Subaru of Wichita posted this union flyer on its website. Note the rat chowing down on the American flag.
“Desecration of the American Way of Life”?
According to Subaru of Wichita, there is no “labor dispute” and the company poured “$1.5 million into the local economy by selecting a local construction company, architecture firm, and bank” for renovations. Here’s its response flyer:
https://twitter.com/Gibbalicious/status/443898454184435712
@Gibbalicious yes, that does seem to be the case. Kind of sad, really.
— Subaru of Wichita (@ridehomehappy) March 12, 2014
https://twitter.com/Gibbalicious/status/443900605489094656
Wichita has seen a lot of "shame" signs in the last couple of years. Here's the first retaliation. http://t.co/9iBLxpK01f @ridehomehappy
— Carrie Rengers (@CarrieRengers) March 14, 2014
More from an interview with a Subaru rep posted at Kansas.com:
“We’ve actually given them lunch. We’ve invited them to visit our facilities.”
Wirtz says he’s convinced the people with the sign are simply hired by the union to stand there.
“It doesn’t really look like they want to be here anymore than we want them to be here, to be quite frank.”
Here’s video of someone from Subaru offering the “Shame On” protesters food and inviting them to use the dealership’s restrooms.
The union reportedly refuses to comment to the media. Subaru of Wichita posted this YouTube video titled “The Truth Behind the “Shame On” Campaign.”
We're honored by the outpouring of support from our customers, friends, and families. Wichita ROCKS!
— Subaru of Wichita (@ridehomehappy) March 13, 2014
(Hat tip: @fusionaddict)
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