"Teamsters Launch Strikes Against Anheuser-Busch and Molson Coors Breweries"

The Teamsters union has initiated a strike at Molson Coors' Texas brewery and is threatening to do the same at all of Anheuser-Busch InBev's U.S. breweries if a new deal for workers is not reached by the end of the month. The union is seeking pay raises to reflect inflation, elimination of two-tiered health care and retirement benefits, and job security. Molson Coors claims to have strong contingency plans to ensure product availability, while Anheuser-Busch is prepared to operate its breweries and keep beer stocked in the event of a work stoppage. The Teamsters are prepared for a full-scale strike and nationwide boycott if their contract demands are not met.