Don't let bureaucrats tell New Yorkers what drinks to buy

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants to ban the sale of sugary drinks avove 16 ounces. The New York City Board of Health has until September 13 to decide whether to go along with him.

New York Teamsters staunchly oppose the job-killing ban. They made a big showing at a rally against the  on City Hall steps several weeks ago. (Watch the rally here.)

Now, Teamsters Joint Council 16 President George Miranda wants New York Teamsters to join New Yorkers for Beverage Choices:

I encourage each of you to become a member of the New Yorkers for Beverage Choices coalition to let them and the mayor know that we oppose this ban. Please go towww.nycbeveragechoices.com to sign up and be sure to share the link with your friends, family and neighbors.I encourage each of you to become a member of the New Yorkers for Beverage Choices coalition to let them and the mayor know that we oppose this ban. Please go to www.nycbeveragechoices.com to sign up and be sure to share the link with your friends, family and neighbors. 

It is important that we stand together to let city bureaucrats know that the Teamsters can pick out their own beverages!