Approximately 50 members of Teamster Local 175 employed by The Beverage Market voted unanimously today to reject the company’s concessionary proposals and authorize a strike. The Contract is currently expired.  

After weeks of bargaining, union members came to the table prepared to negotiate in good faith and reach a fair agreement. Instead, The Beverage Market wants the employees to accept concessions in just about every aspect of their job – including wages, insurance, and retirement.  These concessions are being requested despite specifically stating the business is not in financial hardship. 

Just one example of these ridiculous proposals is the company wants to increase most employee health premiums by ten times per week, which would result in a loss of over $5.00 per hour.  

“These proposals are a clear sign of disrespect to the workers who drive this company’s success,” said Steve Day, President Local 175.

“It surprises me that Miller/Coors would allow one of its distributors to jeopardize its business in WV with such punitive concessionary proposals. The Beverage Market’s behavior to their competitor, Spriggs Distributing, a Budweiser distributor, who comes in and negotiations fair deals.”

The Beverage Market distributes brands such as Miller, Coors, Modelo, and Red Bull, among others many others.