Memorial Hall Library

The firing of the Market Basket CEO in late June of 2014 unleased a series of events that no one would have predicted.

Grant WelkerOn Thursday, March 10 at 7pm, Lowell Sun reporter, Grant Welker will discuss the book he co-wrote with Daniel Korschun, We Are Market Basket: The Story of the Unlikely Grassroots Movement That Saved a Beloved Business. After long-time CEO Arthur T. Demoulas was ousted by his cousin Arthur S. Demoulas, the company's managers and rank-and-file workers struck back. Risking their own livelihoods to restore the job of their beloved boss, they walked out, but they didn't walk far. At huge protest rallies, they were joined by loyal customers—leaving stores empty. Suppliers and vendors stopped deliveries—rendering shelves bare. Politicians were forced to take sides. The national media and experts were stunned by the unprecedented defense of an executive. All openly challenged the Market Basket board of directors to make things right. And, in the end, they prevailed. Register online or call 978-623-8401, x31. Sponsored by the Friends of MHL.