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Yuengling vs. the union

This story, if accurate, is a bummer. The writer is absolutely correct about its ubiquity in the greater Philadelphia area. And now that we’re back in the world of Yuengling distribution it’s been my go to beer.

Which makes this all the more unfortunate:

Earlier this year, the employees at Yuengling’s Pottsville brewery decertified — i.e. got rid of — their local Teamsters union after ownership stopped negotiating with the union. Anonymous workers told the Associated Press that brewery owner Dick Yuengling promised the employees he would close the place down if they didn’t boot the Teamsters. After losing the legal battle because terrified employees wouldn’t come forward to testify, the union fired back in May with a request for drinkers to boycott Yuengling.

(via the Young Fogey)

2 responses to “Yuengling vs. the union”

  1. Great job Dick Yuengling!! Someone needs to stand up to the Teamsters….. there was
    a time and place for Unions and it is way past that time.

  2. Sorry to hear about more union jobs lost. Most people have no idea that the unions are the ones responsible for decent working conditons and wages. Lager is my fav beer, but I’ll be looking for a new fav, one that is made by a company who supports the workers standard of living….

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