TRADE unionists have offered their support to BrewDog workers after complaints of a “toxic work environment” at the “punk” brewery emerged this week. 

Representatives from Unite Hospitality praised the courageous members who released an open letter criticising BrewDog management earlier this week. 

Punks With Purpose, a group of former staff, allege widespread fear among employees and a toxic attitude towards workers. 

This workplace atmosphere, the former staff said, had led to mental health problems. 

BrewDog founder James Watt apologised following the letter, promising to learn and act following the claims, adding his company is “committed to doing better.”

Unite Hospitality claims it is supporting members, calling for an independent investigation into management behaviour and the implementation of policies such as a proactive, anti-sexual harassment policy to protect workers.

Organiser Bryan Simpson said: “The owners of BrewDog need to start taking responsibility for the toxic culture they have created. 

“This letter should be a wake-up call not an opportunity for reprisal or to pay lip-service with ‘listening groups’ or half-baked apologies. 

“We need real, verifiable action which puts workers first.”