Workers at a brewery facing closure began a three-day strike yesterday as part of a campaign to save their jobs.
Workers at the Boddingtons brewery, in Manchester, began the stoppage at 6am. They are planning a four-day strike from Monday.
The brewery will close in February with the loss of 55 jobs. Owner InBev blamed poor sales for the decision.
Real ale group Camra and the Transport and General Workers Union have launched campaigns to save the 230-year-old brewery.
Production of the beer should remain in the city as an important part of brand heritage, the union said.
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