OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Drivers for Premier Midwest Beer and Beverage in Omaha are in their eighth week on strike, and they’re getting a show of support, as the Omaha Firefighter’s Union is joining them on the picket line Thursday morning.
The Teamsters say their employer is cutting their wages and benefits.
Firefighters support strikers
Trevor Towey is the president of the Omaha Firefighters’ Union. He’s no stranger to lending a helping hand.
“We’ve helped them out with supplies. We’ve sent them a food truck to the strikers that are on the picket line so they don’t have to buy their lunch or, you know, worry about paying the grocery bills,” Towey said…