172 production workers for Moosehead Breweries are locked out after failed contract negotiations.
Union President Jeff Stoddard tells CHSJ News the main issue was cuts to their prescription drug plan for retirees.
He says it's very unfortunate because the one thing that people can be united on is the fact that they get sick and there is a source to help them out and they would like to have it.
Stoddard says it's an unfortunate situation that not only affects 172 families but the rest of the Moosehead family as well. He says the workers will be picketing 24 hours a day but are open to discussion if the company wants to talk.