Teamsters Union Votes to Authorize Strike at Anheuser-Busch

About 5,000 Teamsters working at Anheuser-Busch have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if a new contract cannot be reached before the current one expires on February 29. The union members, who represent more than a quarter of Anheuser-Busch's US workforce, are seeking a contract that rewards and recognizes their hard work. Strike authorization votes are common in labor negotiations, but most contracts are negotiated without a strike. Strikes have become more common in the last year, with unions finding success in negotiations. Anheuser-Busch has faced challenges, including a drop in sales and a controversy over a social media promotion, leading to layoffs.