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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.


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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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


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