FEMSA: “NOTHING THAT I CAN COMMUNICATE”

Anheuser-Busch has promised five years of raises and has committed to keeping its 12 U.S. breweries open under a tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Not surprising given that A-B is operating a near capacity and growing market share. The Teamsters have recommended members ratify the agreement, which includes a $1,000 signing bonus for each employee if they ratify the new contract. The agreement calls for hourly wage increases of 65 cents in year one, 60 cents in