West Virginia Labor Stalemate | Parkersburg News

Parkersburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 2m

Forty-nine workers in West Virginia are on strike after three months of stalled contract talks with The Beverage Market, a major distributor of beer brands like MillerCoors and Corona. Union members say the company is refusing to negotiate in good faith, pushing harsh cuts including $4–5 hourly pay deductions via health insurance hikes, slashing paid time off and retirement benefits, and offering a paltry 5-cent raise. Workers argue the company’s financial health—evidenced by spending $30K weekly on private security for replacement drivers—makes these cuts unjust. Despite trimming demands to…