March 5
National Bargaining Statement for March 5, 2024
At Anheuser-Busch, our people are our top priority, and we’re pleased that our Teamster-represented brewery employees have officially ratified our new agreement that continues to recognize and reward our teams while also positioning the company for long-term success. Last year, we prioritized our people by stepping up to support and protect our front-line workers and by providing financial assistance to our independent wholesaler partners to help them do the same.
This new five-year collective bargaining agreement builds on our existing industry-leading package of wages, healthcare, and retirement benefits, along with job security provisions for employees at our 12 major U.S. breweries—it’s the latest example of Anheuser-Busch’s commitment to brew the best beer and provide the best jobs in our industry.
Read MoreFebruary 28
National Bargaining Statement for Feb. 28, 2024
Anheuser-Busch has reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents A-B employees at our 12 big breweries across the U.S.
Our employees are our top priority, and we are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that continues to recognize and reward the talent, commitment, and hard work of our employees while also positioning the Company for long-term success.
This tentative agreement builds even further upon our existing industry-leading package of wages, healthcare, and retirement benefits, and it includes significant commitments to job security.
As America’s leading brewer, we take great pride in providing the best jobs in the beer industry and we look forward to formal ratification in the days ahead.
Read MoreFebruary 23
National Bargaining Statement for the Week of Feb. 19, 2024
Anheuser-Busch is committed to our brewery employees, and we remain focused on securing a contract that positions them and our company for shared, long-term success. We believe that reaching an agreement before contract expiration is in the best interest of all parties, and we will continue to work toward a deal – as we have done time and time again over our 100-year relationship with organized labor.
We are meeting with Union leadership next week and fully expect to engage in meaningful discussion with the goal of securing a contract that builds on our history of providing the best jobs in the beer industry.
As we’ve shared, we have implemented precautionary measures to ensure we will continue to bring our industry-leading brands to our valued customers and consumers across the country, in any event.
Read MoreFebruary 2
National Bargaining Statement for the Week of Jan. 29, 2024
Anheuser-Busch agreed to meet with the Union this week in Washington, D.C. to discuss remaining open bargaining items, including wages, retirement and job security. The company also delivered a strong, comprehensive counterproposal to Union leadership that addressed all outstanding issues.
Unfortunately, Union leadership decided to walk out of both formal bargaining sessions. This follows Union leadership canceling the last four bargaining sessions.
While our goal remains reaching a timely agreement that recognizes the talent, commitment and drive of our brewery employees, we continue to implement a number of precautionary measures to guarantee business continuity and continue serving our consumers. Come March 1, Anheuser-Busch is prepared to operate our breweries and keep beer stocked in the event there is a work stoppage.
We are disappointed in how Union leadership has conducted itself in these negotiations but remain committed to securing a successor contract that continues to position the company and employees for shared, long-term success.
Read MoreJanuary 26
National Bargaining Statement for the Week of Jan. 22, 2024
After cancelling the last four previously scheduled bargaining sessions, the Union decided to re-engage in negotiations. In the hopes of resuming good faith bargaining and making meaningful progress, Anheuser-Busch agreed to travel to Washington, D.C. this week to discuss all open items, including wages, retirement, and job security.
Union leadership shared a counter-proposal on January 25, and we are conducting a thoughtful and deliberate review.
Our goal remains to reach a timely agreement that rewards the talent, commitment, and contributions of our employees and positions our company for long-term success.
Read MoreJanuary 12
National Bargaining Statement for the Week of Jan. 8, 2024
In December, Anheuser-Busch presented the Union with a substantial package proposal addressing the remaining open topics of negotiation, including wages, retirement and job security.
This week, Anheuser-Busch’s bargaining committee traveled to St. Petersburg prepared for a full week of discussions on all remaining topics, but Union leadership did not attend. This is the third consecutive bargaining session for which Union leadership has failed to show up.
We continue to communicate regularly with the Union about our readiness to proceed with all open topics of discussion and encourage Union leadership to return to the bargaining table. Our goal remains to reach a mutually acceptable agreement that recognizes and rewards our employees. We look forward to resuming formal negotiations at the last scheduled bargaining session, which is scheduled for January 22, 2024.
Read MoreDecember 21
National Bargaining Statement for the Week of Dec. 18, 2023
This week, Anheuser-Busch presented the union with a substantial package proposal addressing the remaining open topics of negotiation, including wages, retirement, and job security.
We remain focused on finding solutions at the bargaining table that continue to recognize and reward the talent, commitment, and drive of our brewery employees. We look forward to getting back to the table and resuming formal negotiations with the Teamsters at our next bargaining session, which is scheduled for January 8, 2024.
Read MoreDecember 1
National Bargaining Statement for the Week of Dec. 4, 2023
Anheuser-Busch and the Teamsters have made significant progress in negotiations, reaching tentative agreements on a range of issues, including healthcare, and the parties are continuing to focus on economic topics. We look forward to resuming negotiations the week of December 18 and remain focused on reaching an agreement that continues to recognize and reward the talent, commitment, and drive of our brewery employees.
Read MoreNovember 17
National Bargaining Statement for the Week of Nov. 13, 2023
Anheuser-Busch and the Teamsters made significant progress in negotiations this week, reaching a tentative agreement on healthcare. We look forward to resuming negotiations the week of December 4 and remain focused on reaching an agreement that continues to recognize and reward the talent, commitment, and drive of our brewery employees.
Read MoreNovember 3
National Bargaining Statement for the Week of Oct. 30, 2023
Anheuser-Busch and the Teamsters resumed negotiations this week, talks progressed, and tentative agreements were reached on a range of non-economic items.
The parties also continued discussing economic topics, focusing on healthcare and exchanging a number of different proposals.
We plan to resume negotiations during the week of November 13. We remain confident in our ability to reach an agreement that continues to recognize and reward the talent, commitment, and drive of our brewery employees.
Read MoreOctober 20
National Bargaining Statement for the Week of Oct. 16, 2023
Anheuser-Busch and the Teamsters resumed negotiations this week, and we’re pleased to have reached additional tentative agreements on a range of non-economic topics.
The parties also began discussions on economic topics, starting with healthcare. Anheuser-Busch is committed to continuing to provide our employees with quality health and welfare benefits that meet the needs of our diverse and evolving workforce.
We look forward to resuming negotiations on the week of Oct. 30 to reach an agreement that continues to recognize and reward the talent, commitment and drive of our brewery employees.
Read MoreOctober 6
National Bargaining Statement for the Week of Oct. 2, 2023
National bargaining between Anheuser-Busch and the Teamsters resumed on Oct. 2, 2023. The discussions were productive and continued to focus on non-economic issues.
The parties reaffirmed their longstanding relationship and commitment to reaching an agreement that continues to recognize and reward the talent, commitment and drive of our brewery employees.
We look forward to resuming negotiations with the Teamsters on the week of Oct. 16, 2023.
Read MoreSeptember 22
Statement on First Week of National Bargaining
Anheuser-Busch and the Teamsters wrapped up the first week of national bargaining, which kicked off on Sept. 18, 2023. Negotiations between the parties were productive, and discussions focused on various non-economic issues, as is common at the beginning of bargaining.
Anheuser-Busch looks forward to resuming negotiations with the Teamsters on Oct. 2, 2023, and reaching an agreement that continues to recognize and reward the talent, commitment and drive of our employees.
Read MoreSeptember 18
Statement: Opening of Brewery Labor Negotiations
Anheuser-Busch began national bargaining with the Teamsters on September 18. We look forward to negotiating in good faith to reach an agreement that continues to recognize and reward the talent, commitment and drive of our employees and positions the company for long-term success.
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