Great Lakes truck drivers unionize with Teamsters

• The Ohio Craft Brewers Association tells us it knows of only one other active union, representing brewers at the Sam Adams facility in Cincinnati.

Driving the news: The GLBC drivers voted 3-0 to join Teamsters Local 293 on July 11. The National Labor Relations Board certified the results last week.

What they're saying: "We're very excited to begin negotiating our first contract," GLBC truck driver Nathan Ward tells Axios.

• "Craft beer can be an unpredictable industry, and we hope other workers in this field will see what determination and solidarity can accomplish."

The other side: Great Lakes marketing director Kami Perdue says GLBC will not comment on business operations beyond affirming that it intends to observe the law and negotiate with the new bargaining unit in good faith.

• "We value, respect, and appreciate every member of our team, and work endlessly to maintain their trust and confidence," she says.