Brewery Union Vote Due

By Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Jan. 14–Union workers at bankrupt Pittsburgh Brewing Co. will meet next Sunday to vote on a tentative contract agreement between the IUE/Communications Workers of America and Pittsburgh Brewing Acquisition, the prospective new owner of the brewery, according to company officials.

The 10-member bargaining committee of the IUE/CWA unanimously agreed to recommend a new collective bargaining agreement.

“In consideration of the unusual circumstances of bankruptcy and the opportunity to save jobs at the brewery, we have an agreement that will allow us to move forward and for the brewery to remain a Pittsburgh icon,” said Ken Ream, international representative for the IUE.

Lawrenceville-based Pittsburgh Brewing sought bankruptcy protection in December 2005 after the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority threatened to terminate service because of more than $2 million in unpaid bills.

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