Wait… That makes no sense. Why would the police apologize for anything? It’s not in their nature… Neither does it make sense that Di Bruno would apologize for giving the police free coffee of a free lunch sandwich.. So what’s the real story here? Here’s the headline from the Phila Inquirer: “
“Philly police union president: Cops will boycott Di Bruno Bros. after shop revokes free lunch offer”
In a letter to Di Bruno Bros. employees and customers signed by owners Bill Mignucci Jr., Emilio Mignucci, and Billy Mignucci, the store apologized for the “insensitive” policy and said it stands in “solidarity” with peace demonstrators protesting against police brutality..
On Wednesday morning, several staff members shared a letter to the company’s management condemning their employer’s “support for police while neglecting those rightfully demonstrating against racial justice.” The letter asserts that even after taking down the sign, “Di Bruno Bros. management continued to offer both free lunch and preferential treatment to on-duty officers.” The letter states that, in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, employees intend to strike starting on June 5th if their demands, which include a public apology, a “meaningful and transparent donation” to the local BLM chapter, and a meeting with upper management, are not met.
Late in the day, Di Bruno Bros. issued a letter in response, apologizing for the sign and stating that the policy has been revoked. They also named organizations they would be donating to, including Black Lives Matter, detailed racial equity trainings they would be attending with all management staff, and said they would coordinate a meeting with staff to “understand, not to be understood.”
The letter also states that the “decision was made in haste after a night of destruction and looting.” A inquiry by Philly Mag to the company to further expand on that decision did not receive a response.
In response to Di Bruno’s withdrawal of free lunch, John McNesby, President of the Fraternal Order of the Police Lodge 5, tweeted that police would boycott the company.
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