The International Association of Machinists’ (IAM) Midwest Territory has announced that Members who work at Molson Coors Beverage Company in Milwaukee are on Strike after voting to reject the company’s final offer.  Members overwhelmingly voted to Strike on October 1st as their old contract expired at midnight. Top issues include the need for work-life balance - Molson Coors insists on an alternate work schedule and other concessions that undermine Members’ flexibility - and concerns about low wages that don’t keep up with inflation and aren’t on par with the compensation of other Trades at the corporation.  “The Wisconsin Labor Movement proudly stands in solidarity with our Brothers and Sisters of (IAM) Locals 66 and 510 on Strike at Molson Coors Beverage Company for a fair and just contract,” Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale said. “We urge Molson Coors to negotiate in good faith to reach a mutually beneficial contract.  The courageous Members of Local 66 and Local 510 are taking a stand and using their collective power and solidarity to preserve good family-sustaining jobs that build our Wisconsin Middle Class.”

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