Summary
Brewdog, a well-known brewery and pub company, has faced criticism for asking former employees to reapply for their jobs. This action comes after US firm Tilray purchased Brewdog's UK operations. The union claims this is an attempt to remove worker rights and plans to take legal action.
Key Facts
- Brewdog asked some former workers to reapply for jobs after being acquired by Tilray.
- The union called it a "fire and rehire" strategy, saying it takes away workers' rights.
- Brewdog's brewery and 11 pubs were sold to Tilray for £33 million.
- The sale led to the closure of 38 other pubs and 484 job losses.
- Unite the union plans to take legal action against Brewdog.
- The new owners intend to reopen some Brewdog bars and build new teams.
- Brewdog was founded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie.
- The company's operations, brand, and some of its pubs were included in the sale.
