Teamsters Local 830 strike for better pay, hours; strike line may affect beer sales July 4, availability

Teamsters Local 830 – representing thousands of drivers, warehouse / production workers and sales / marketing staff in the regional beverage industry – went on strike Sunday against the Delaware Valley Importers Distribution Association, which includes Penn Beer Sales and Service, Origlio Beverages and Muller, Inc.

If the strike continues for more than a week, experts say consumers are likely to see an impact on the major US national brands.

The three companies distribute popular beers including Miller products, Coors, Budweiser and White Claw.

The union called the latest offer insulting. They say they want higher wages and better benefits for the workers.

“Compensation is always a problem, but what is particularly problematic is the beverage companies̵[ads1]7; proposed working hours for our members – 12-hour shifts for five or six consecutive days. That is excessive,” Teamsters Local 830 said in a statement.

The strike affected Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Chester.

People who work in beer shops say they understand why the workers are on strike, but are worried about their business.

“Everyone has to make a living these days, and when it all comes down to it, it’s hard. It’s hard for everyone, and you know this company is a mainstay here on Grant (Avenue) and Academy (Road), I hope only we do it Do not lose any business, “said Natalia Neuls, who works at Beer Box.

The Delaware Valley Importers Distribution Association has not yet commented on the strike.