From the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters

RESOLUTION #8

Of the Annual Meeting, April 2006

IN SUPPORT OF THE D.G. YUENGLING & SON BOYCOTT

WHEREAS, The contract between Teamsters Local No. 830 and D.G. Yuengling & Son expired on March 31, 2006. Yet, on March 9, 2006, Yuengling withdrew union recognition, declaring it would no longer continue negotiating with Local 830, and

WHEREAS, Local 830 has filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board, which are pending, and

WHEREAS, Local 830 is requesting all PA Conference members and the general public to boycott the following Yuengling brands: Yuengling Premium Beer, Yuengling Light, Lord Chesterfield Ale, Dark Brewed Porter, Traditional Lager, Light Lager, and Original Black & Tan,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters supports Teamsters Local 830 in its efforts to protect its members’ jobs, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters endorses the boycott of Yuengling products, and urges all PA Conf. Members and their families to not purchase Yuengling products until further notice.