Twinkie maker Hostess to go into mediation with workers' union

Hostess had asked for permission to liquidate the company but US bankruptcy court urged firm to resume talks with BCTGM Troubled Twinkie maker Hostess Brands and the unions representing its striking workers agreed to start mediation hearings on Tuesday at the urging of a bankruptcy court judge. Management at the Twinkies and Wonder Bread manufacturer sought permission to liquidate the company on Monday, but was urged by the judge to mediate in private. Mediation will begin on Tuesday. If talks c...