It’s beer polyps.
Impending strikes by beer delivery workers have threatened to steal thousands of big apple bars and restaurants, as well as thirsty New Yorkers, with the sweet bubbles of popular beers like Coors, Corona and Sam Adams.
Members of the Manhattan beer and beverage distributor were poised to attack on a midnight stroke on Tuesday.
The beer giant went crazy by allegedly urging 600 employees and their unions to end their pension scheme.
“Take your hands off our pension,” Union co-manager Alberto Arroyo told the post.
Manhattan Beer has exclusive rights in New York City for several popular beers that distribute Blue Moon, Coors, Corona, Modelo, Sam Adams and more.
The strike could dry bars, bodegas and restaurants that receive shipments of around 300 brands of beer, cider, wine and other boozy drinks from Manhattan Beer, said those who know the negotiations.
Four of Manhattan Beer’s five facilities include Hunts Point Headquarters – will be affected by the strike.
The dispute, according to the union, is attributed to the company’s forced and illegal — to an effort to stop workers from joining the pension scheme, turning to workers looking to replace them with 401(k) or other retirement options, sources said.
Manhattan Beer is said to have avoided the union and handled employee pushes directly. This has resulted in a complaint of unfair labor practices being filed with the National Labor Relations Commission.
“Manhattan beer should not violate the law, commit unfair labor practices and try to freeze pensions,” beer delivery worker Joe Gonzalez Jr. said in a statement. “That’s all about our fight.
“No one should raise his glass for this kind of behavior.”
Company representatives and their labor attorneys did not return post office calls and messages seeking comment.
The union proposed adding Manhattan beer ponies to $1.50 per hour to maintain workers’ pensions for both current and future employees, sources said.
“Without monthly pension benefits at retirement, these workers will have a hard time paying for housing, groceries and other living essentials in their elderly years,” he said in a statement. “That’s not acceptable.”
