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Board backs Teamsters at Breakthrough Beverage, urges solidarity amid ongoing strike
Summary
The board adopted Resolution 76 in support of Teamsters Local members at Breakthrough Beverage, noting a prolonged strike and urging public solidarity; sponsors encouraged customers and businesses to respect picket lines and consider boycotts of specified brands.
On July 10 the Board of Aldermen adopted Resolution 76 showing solidarity with striking Teamsters at Breakthrough Beverage and urging community support for the workers.
The alderman from the 4th, sponsor of the resolution, said the strike had been ongoing for more than 60 days and described management actions that the union said would force deliveries across picket lines. He encouraged residents and businesses to refrain from purchasing certain brands to show support for the Teamsters.
Multiple board members voiced support; the alderman from the 14th said he would join workers on picket lines and encouraged colleagues to do so. The board embanked and then adopted the resolution by voice vote.
Next steps: the resolution is a public statement of support; it does not impose penalties or direct action by the city but signals aldermen’s political support for the striking workers.
