CHARLES KRUG LABOR DISPUTE COMES TO A HEAD

The California state Agricultural Labor Relations Board announced yesterday plans to file formal charges alleging that the Charles Krug Winery violated labor laws during a contract standoff with members of the United Farm Workers. The disagreement began last summer when Krug dismissed 27 vineyard workers after the contract between the winery and the UFW expired.

Charles Krug reportedly has 10 days to answer to the complaint. At this point, the case can either be settled or go before an administrative judge.