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The union at Molson Coors Brewery in Fort Worth authorized a strike on Sunday, according to local reports.
If approved by Teamsters Local 997 national leaders, 420 workers would be off the job, WFAA reported.
“We are working to restore respect in the workplace,” chapter treasurer Rick Miedema told the television station Sunday. “The company has achieved record profits over the past several years, and it is time to restore dignity and respect to our employees.”
According to a Friday press release, the union is seeking raises, improved health care and severance benefits for hundreds of workers who make, package and warehouse Molson Coors’ beer while keeping it afloat. He said he was looking for it.
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Molson Coors Brewery in Fort Worth, Texas affected by strike. (Google Maps/Google Maps)
“Molson Coors negotiators have been wasting time with derogatory and regressive proposals, with months to reach a fair three-year agreement,” the press release said. ” is stated. It added that products coming out of the brewery include Topo Chico, Simply Pabst, Yuengling and other major beverage brands.
Molson Coors’ Fort Worth brewery opened in 1969, according to the company’s website. This he called “the home of Miller Lite” in 1975. There, he said, 520 employees will work at an average wage of $36 an hour, and 8.2 million barrels of beverage will come out of the facility annually, according to a fact sheet.
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If brewery workers in Fort Worth go on strike, Yuengling production is said to be affected. (Lindsay Shuey/Republican-Herald, Associated Press/AP Newsroom)
Unions say a strike would bring their work to a screeching halt.
“Fort Worth’s Molson Coors Brewery will close unless a strong new contract is reached, and executives at yet another greedy beer giant have no one to blame but themselves.” ” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. release. “Team members from across the beer industry stand shoulder to shoulder. It doesn’t matter whether it’s Molson Coors or Anheuser-Busch or any other company. These companies are giving money to Wall Street. We can’t just scrape together and leave the workers behind and keep getting what’s just for us.” “They’re out in the cold making products. The Teamsters know the value of our labor; I’m not afraid to withhold labor to get the contract I get.”
“Topo Chico Spirited” uses 100% real spirits, including premium tequila from Jalisco, Mexico, and offers a lineup of three familiar cocktails. It’s one of the brands expected to be affected if Texas brewery workers go on strike. (Molson Coors Beverage Company)
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A company spokesperson expressed optimism in an email to FOX Business, saying, “A vote to authorize a strike does not necessarily mean a strike is possible.” He called the move a procedural step and noted that the company had more than 400 employees on the job Monday. At the same time, a spokesperson said the company is preparing for all scenarios.
“We are making a strong offer above local market rates for similar union roles and are committed to working with our employees,” Adam Collins, Molson Coors’ chief communications officer, said in an emailed statement. “We remain committed to reaching an agreement that is fair to Fort Worth Brewery.” “However, we have strong contingency plans in place and are well prepared for any scenario. We have intentionally built up inventory at our distributors across the United States in recent weeks and With additional production capacity at our other five breweries, we are well-equipped to ensure our consumers have peace of mind and are able to purchase their favorite Molson Coors products.”
