Anheuser-Busch Teamsters nationwide have voted to authorize a strike if the beer giant fails to deliver on a fair agreement

On Saturday, Anheuser-Busch Teamsters nationwide voted by a resounding 99 percent to authorize a strike if the beer giant fails to deliver on a fair agreement. Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference Director Jeff Padellaro joined Local 469 members in Newark, N.J. on Saturday for the vote.

“Anheuser-Busch Teamsters here in New Jersey, and at 11 other breweries throughout the United States, have made their position clear. They want a fair contract, and if the company is not willing to provide that, they are ready to withhold their labor. Teamsters at Anheuser-Busch are steadfast in their demands for good wages, benefits, and job protections,” Padellaro said.

On November 16, Anheuser-Busch walked away from the table, and has refused to negotiate over job security. The current agreement expires February 29, 2024.

“Our members will get the contract they deserve at Anheuser-Busch, or there will be no beer flowing after the expiration of this contract,” Padellaro said.

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