Former Michigan gubernatorial Tudor Dixon joined The Big Money Show to discuss the potential consequences of labor strikes and the recent GOP debate.
The Teamsters union recently announced that its members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike against Anheuser-Busch’s breweries in the U.S. This decision comes after the union and the beermaker have been unable to reach an agreement on a new labor contract. The union represents 5,000 Teamsters members who work at 12 Anheuser-Busch breweries in the U.S., and 99% of members voted to authorize a strike if a new labor contract is not secured to raise wages, protect jobs, and secure benefits before the current contract expires on Feb. 29, 2024.
Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien emphasized the union’s commitment to securing a fair contract for its members, stating, “Our members’ labor, talent, and sacrifice are what put Anheuser-Busch products on the shelf, and we are committed to getting a contract that rewards and recognizes their hard work.”
While tentative agreements on certain issues have been reached, negotiations regarding job security have not progressed, leading to the potential for a strike in the early months of 2024 if an agreement is not reached.
Anheuser-Busch has come under criticism from the union for announcing stock buybacks for shareholders while, in the union’s view, neglecting the need to protect good jobs.
The specter of a strike against Anheuser-Busch comes amid a decline in the company’s sales over the past year, following its controversial partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney. This decline in sales has fueled tensions between the company and the union.
The potential strike by the Teamsters against Anheuser-Busch follows the union reaching a new labor agreement with UPS earlier this year to avert a strike, underscoring the impact of labor negotiations on major corporations.
Anheuser-Busch has not yet responded to a request for comment on the situation.
The Big Money Show also discussed the recent GOP debate, with former Michigan gubernatorial Tudor Dixon offering insights on the candidates’ performances and the potential impact of the debate on the upcoming election.