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Rodney Strong Target of Unionization Effort
With some workers at other wineries having seen their hours cut by as much as half and employers turn to day laborers on H-2A visas, bottling, warehouse and other production workers at Rodney Strong Vineyards are attempting to unionize.
The unionization effort comes as the industry struggles with declining
Pabst Loses Appeal on Abestos Death of Contractor
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently upheld a $6.9 million jury verdict against Pabst Brewing Co. (“Pabst”) for compensatory and punitive damages stemming from on-the-job asbestos exposure.
The case stemmed from a pipe steamfitter who developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure over a period of many years. The plaintiff,
Teamsters OK Strike Against Molson Coors Wholesaler
Teamsters Union members who work for The Beverage Market, a West Virginia wholesaler whose lines inclose Miller, Coors, Red Bull and Modelo.
The union said the company, which distributes to 30 West Virginia counties, is seeking financial concession related to wages, insurance and retirement. The union said the company is