The Alberta Federation of Labour is endorsing a boycott of Molson and Labatt products for the duration of the labour dispute at Brewers Distributors Limited (BDL) in Edmonton. The AFL is asking Albertans to not purchase Labatt or Molson products in bars, restaurants or liquor stores throughout Northern Alberta.

“We know that any Molson and Labatt beer purchased from Red Deer north will have been delivered by non-union replacement workers,” says Audrey Cormack, President of the AFL. “We are asking Albertans to find other options until the workers at the Edmonton warehouse are back at work.”

“We need to send a message to Molson and Labatt,” states Cormack. “Profits at the two breweries are hefty, yet they want their workers to suffer a huge 30% wage rollback.”

“We are urging Albertans to use their pocket books to let the two breweries know that this kind of greedy profit-taking is not acceptable. Maybe if their sales plummet, they will realize the need to treat workers fairly.”

The AFL will be sending a list of brands currently distributed by BDL to all of its members. The AFL currently represents 120,000 workers across Alberta. The boycott does not apply to southern Alberta, where unionized workers at the Calgary warehouse are still at work.

Distribution workers at BDL were locked out last week. The union is asking for wage increases to keep up with inflation. The employer is asking for 30% cuts in pay and other concessions.

“I personally find the taste of Molson and Labatt is a bit sour these days due to their bully tactics against their workers,” concludes Cormack.

For more information call:

Audrey M. Cormack, President @ (780) 499-6530 (cell) /483-3021 (wk) 428-9367 (hm)