2008 Printing Industry Hall Of Fame: 2008 HOF -- From Grip to Graphics Arts

The job action took its toll on Keene, who was good friends with many among the union’s rank and file. “It was a huge learning experience,” he recalls. “After the third meeting with the union, they were putting up picket signs. I guess I didn’t do a good job.

“I learned a lot about labor law and some other things. Security costs became our highest single cost. Our sales decreased, but we continued operating all 14 months.”