Tensions rising and negotiations falling flat as WV beer distributor strike enters fourth week

Negotiations are stalling and tensions escalating as employees for The Beverage Market, in Charleston, are entering the fourth week of their strike. The employees — nearly 50 drivers, warehouse workers and more who are all represented by Teamsters Local 175 — have been manning picket lines 24/7 since declaring the strike on May 12.

By: Caity Coyne

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 1,107

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Negotiations are stalling and tensions escalating as employees for The Beverage Market, in Charleston, West Virginia, are entering the fourth week of their strike.

The employees — nearly 50 drivers, warehouse workers and more who are all represented by Teamsters Local 175 — have been manning picket lines 24/7 since declaring the strike on May 12.

Luke Farley, secretary-treasurer for Teamsters Local 175, said Monday that after months of negotiations with the owners …

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