Brewery & Soft Drink
Takeover Bid Brews Trouble for Bud Teamsters
June 20, 2008: Teamster members at Anheuser-Busch are worried about the future of their jobs after Belgian beer giant InBev announced its plans for a takeover on June 11.
Budweiser Deal Comes Five Months Early
October 7, 2006: The International Union has inked a deal with Anheuser-Busch that provides for major raises, but questions remain on job protection and retiree healthcare.
Big Issues Not on the Table Yet for Bud
August 21, 2008: The first round of Bud contract talks since Belgian-Brazilian brewer InBev bought Anheuser-Busch wraps up today, with few surprises so far.
Business Journal: Hundreds to Rally for A-B Teamsters
August 15, 2008: Union members from across the St. Louis area said Thursday they plan to hold a rally in support of Teamster workers at Anheuser-Busch.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Teamsters Rally to Send InBev a Message
August 6, 2008: The prospective sale of Anheuser-Busch Cos.
Early Deal for Bud Teamsters?
August 1, 2008: A new report speculates that Anheuser-Busch management may seek an early contract before the InBev takeover even takes effect.
Canadian Brewery Workers Formed Alliance to Take on InBev
July 22, 2008: Canadian brewery workers who work for Labatt found themselves under the gun thirteen years ago when the Belgian brewing giant InBev bought the Canadian brewer Labatt.
InBev Buys Anheuser Busch
July 14, 2008: It’s official. InBev will take over Anheuser-Busch to become the largest brewer in the world—leaving Teamsters to worry about their jobs and their future.
Press-Register: Alabama Coke Workers Vote to Strike
July 14, 2008: Bottling and delivery workers at Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
St. Louis Post Dispatch: InBev, A-B Talk Over Deal
July 11, 2008: Anheuser-Busch Cos. has opened talks to sell itself to the Belgian brewer InBev in a friendly deal, according to news reports.
InBev’s Brutal Corporate Culture
July 9, 2008: If InBev succeeds in taking over Anheuser-Busch, the beverage giant may lay off employees and replace full-time jobs with part-time jobs.
Coke Strike Spreads in Southern California
July 3, 2008: On Wednesday, over 600 drivers and warehouse Teamsters in San Diego went out on strike against Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) to support Coke strikers in Oceanside, Calif.
St. Louis Post Dispatch: InBev Sweetens Up Offer—for A-B Execs
July 2, 2008: Anheuser-Busch Cos. executives may fret about InBev's proposed takeover, but a deal would mean a big payout for senior managers.
A-B Rejects Bid, Aims to Cut Jobs
June 27, 2008: The board of Anheuser-Busch has rejected InBev’s bid to purchase the company, but the takeover is far from over.
Anheuser Busch Plans Cuts
June 26, 2007: The Anheuser-Busch board will reject the takeover bid by InBev, but Bud Teamsters aren’t out of danger yet.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Union Gets Grim Report on InBev
June 23, 2008: Union leaders representing InBev workers in Brazil, Canada and Europe have a simple message for Anheuser-Busch employees if InBev takes control of the St.
Teamsters Threaten Strike Action at Coke
April 18, 2007: Coca-Cola is attacking Teamster jobs in Southern California and stepping on workers’ rights across North America and the globe.
Reuters: Teamster rep warns of worker strikes at CCE
April 16, 2007: Reuters: Employees of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., Coca-Cola Co.'s largest bottler, may be forced to stop work if the two companies fail to address worker concerns, a Teamsters



