On April 15, 2025, hundreds of unionized beer delivery drivers in New York City went on strike to protest unfair labor practices by the Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors. Workers claim the company is violating federal labor law by attempting to convince them to opt out of their pension funds. During the strike, the drivers highlighted their dangerous working conditions, illustrating the significant physical demands involved in their jobs. The striking workers expressed their determination to maintain their pensions and improve safety conditions.
The company tried to take our pensions from us and we don't want that; we want our pensions. You have many people here that they've been working hard for many years here, they deserve their pensions, Matin Canturino told amNewYork from the picket line.
According to employees, the company headquarters operates more than 350 delivery trucks and more than 1 million square feet of warehouse facilities with distribution rights to an estimated 300 brands of beer and other beverages.
Despite the large number of employees, workers say they are working dangerously overworked conditions.
People who drink in the city, they don't see what it takes to get that beer into the places that we do a lot of unsafe conditions.
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