We went to the store to check it out today. There were some picketing and the giant inflatable rat was there. A few words were exchanged where the police had to intervene to keep the peace. It was a nice clean Store a lot of people were there to shop. It looks like they had a raffle. Some music playing outside the store. The staff was nice and friendly.
Update: Lacey Township Scanner News Reported that
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Caller reporting that on her way back from Lidl she was trying to walk on the sidewalk and was blocked and verbally harassed by a picketer.
Maureen Bresee so stupid
Jaime B-Disano why?
Scott A Barnes who cares if it from Germany or Italy or China if it’s a good place to shop that is all that should matter
I won this in the raffle, dont really know how to cook in it lol
A Sous Vide! That’s amazing! Alton Brown just did a whole episode about cooking with them.
What is the purpose of the picketing
Pete Zito I’m against picketing but don’t know how to show it… Mitch Hedberg
Wil Steinbach rip mitch hedberg
Pete Zito the union’s are mad because the workers aren’t union that’s why. The store pays the employees more money than the union workers do. For example look at shop rite, you have to wait 2 years for benefits to kick in and you are still paying union dues. This new store starts at 18.00 an hour and they give you full time. With shop rite you start at 10.00 an hour. The department managers at shop rite you make 12.00. In shop rite they dont give you full time at all. The most hours you can have is 35 hours a week and no over time at all.
To show you’re doing something besides being out of work…
Diane Murphy yet, all their signs say BUY AMERICAN not GERMAN
Which is it?
Diane Murphy true. Can’t even clock in 1 minute prior to shift & hard to get real hrs. 1 day on The schedule for 3 &1/2 hrs. Next day 4 hrs
Diane Murphy seems more like a buy American/ condemning Germany thing. Most American retailers get their stuff from China n Taiwan anyways
Was there at 10 to 8am. No parking spaces. Got disgusted and went to Shop Rite..lol
Linda Marie Lol me too. I went to Walmart and shopped for a little while and then walked over to Lidl. Got my fresh baked cookies and left. It was so crowded! But everyone seemed in good spirits.
Michele Conticello-Stich careful. Won’t n have any vehicle parked in THEIR lot towed if it’s for lidl or even the pizza place. Was told that by an assistant manager and customer service manager
They give a great outlook on unions constantly picketing and harassing innocent customers….pathetic
Unions for the most part are no longer a good thing
Ok
Controversial opinion, but living in the state with the highest property taxes (in large part thanks to a union), I have to agree.
There is a huge difference from the reason why unions were created to what most of them take advantage of now. It’s pretty sad the abuse of powers.
Unions are what make this country great………without them there is no collective bargaining,pensions and in many cases medical coverage for worker and family! Most people that say unions are not a good thing are delusional!!
What are they picketing?? I won’t cross a picket line. I may not agree with why you’re picketing, but I honor your right to do it.
Debbie Kipikasha from their signs it looks like because it’s German owned? ?♂️Noticed a couple signs had a Shoprite logo on the bottom
Debbie Kipikasha well said … I was a member of a Union and paid dues for 27yrs. I will not cross a picket line either… they are doing this for a reason …. and it is their right to do so
If It’s the same reason they are picketing at ALDI it’s because some of the produce is being brought in from out of the country. The same produce brands the big name store sell as well.
Debbie Kipikasha they are picketing because it’s not a union store. Their store starts you off at 18.00 an hour with full time and benefits. That’s why they are picketing. They did the same thing in the hazlet store last year.
Mike Murray what’s wrong with Germany? It’s called Lidl’s not Adolph’s. WTF?
Mary Williams Cero I shop at Aldi’s regularly.
Diane Murphy dam, maybe I should apply. Relax, I said maybe. I won’t cross the line remember?
Debbie Kipikasha fuck that and cross. Legally they cannot touch or block you if they do, THEY can get cuffed
Debbie Kipikasha “I wont cross a picket line”. What can they do honestly?
I won’t cross a picket line irregardless of their reasons. It’s a personal moral choice that I made. I’m not afraid of them.
Debbie Kipikasha it’s not really a picket line. They are not on strike, this is an informational picket.
I’m union and if I had to perform a job function there I would be required to do the job, whereas if a strike is occurring I am not allowed to cross and the company I work for can not discipline me.
If this store pays its employees better than the UFCW stores in the area do….support the worker and not the union…
Drew Zaun thank you for a rational explanation. It’s food for thought. While I want to support unions, I would consider supporting a worker first. I like that they pay better than most.
Union workers are cry babies. All you need to know
It’s a nut house
What do they sell?
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So Aldi and Lidi can’t sell ethnic products.
What about the other items from Mexico and Italy
Marylou Mccarthy where is that shown they can’t
Marylou Mccarthy Aldi sells ethnic foods
Scott A Barnes I know so I thought the Union was upset over all the German brand foods. I am confused
The picketers had signs reading:”Don’t let your money go to Germany” and “Shop Local”. The store was well stocked, spotless and some really good buys. The staff were courteous and enthusiast. My only issue was the cinnamon scented brooms and pine cones., causing a headache, watery eyes and a runny nose.
Wait next month shoprite will have that and you can get a headache there too. ??♀️ tis the season
Emily Covella I know. So annoying. I couldn’t even enjoy my shopping.
April Lewczak-Echevarria enjoy shopping. Due to over scented bathrooms. Making sure I understand
Scott A Barnes Not in the bathrooms. Decorative items for fall/Christmas smelling up the aisles. ??♀️
Stop and Shop has them already. It smells of late fall
Can’t wait for it to die down then head over. Hated to drive to Shrewsbury. Too far!! I’m glad they opened one in Lacy
Emily Covella its a much smaller store
I was there around 10 a.m. and it wasn’t bad at all
Its smaller? Oh boy well as long as they have bottled water and seltzer I’m good. Did buy anything Much more than that. Thanks for informing us.
As you are all well aware that Aldi and Lidl are two different brothers who just couldn’t work together. It makes me laugh how the unions bitch saying that don’t buy German but yet they don’t have a problem working and building for Germans….. Dummies
Craig Saltarelli ALDI and Lidl are two completely different companies. They are not brothers. The only thing these two stores have in common is that they are both German companies.
Lisa Meagher Glenn they are owned by brothers…
Tricia Januska No. Aldi and Lidl are not owed by brothers. Read that entire article. Aldi is short for Albrecht Discounts. Aldi split into 2. One is ALDI nord and one is ALDI sud. Lidl is a completely different company. Maybe this article will make it a little clearer.
https://www.aldireviewer.com/how-are-aldi-and-lidl-related/
Craig Saltarelli it’s Trader Joe’s and Aldi that have the brothers
One brother owns Aldi and Trader Joes… other owns Lidl..
Debbie Marsden
Of course it is clean….it just opened less then I hours ago. This opening was just pain dumb.
Barbara Gerrity Yuengel I live in Middletown and frequent the Hazlet store.. been open over a year and its always immaculate
Every time I’ve been in an Aldi or Lidi the stores were well stocked. Food is cheap and the people are nice.
Can’t wait for it to come to Brick. So far no work has started at the old Cost Cutters. Come on let’s get moving here in Brick.
Who was picketing?????
And unions gave all of you haters a 40 hour work week, lunches, breaks and overtime so get your facts straight
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They even have shopping carts for the kiddies.
It was a great time
Union workers are such cry babies.