Ontario’s Finance Minister said that the government is disappointed by OPSEU’s decision to walk away from the bargaining table hours before the deadline
The union representing workers at Ontario 's main liquor retailer says that ahead of a strike deadline tonight, the two sides remain far apart. The LCBO logo is illuminated on the wall of a store Tuesday March 30, 2021 in Ottawa.LCBO stores across Ontario are set to close tomorrow after talks between the Crown corporation and the union representing its workers broke down Thursday evening, just hours before a midnight strike deadline.
“We are particularly disappointed that OPSEU is opposed to giving people in Ontario the choice and convenience of buying readymade drinks, like coolers and seltzers, in grocery and convenience stores,” said the statement. “We urge OPSEU to return to the negotiating table and work towards a deal that prioritizes Ontario consumers and producers.”
Ian Lee, a professor at Carleton’s Sprott School of Business who researches unions said the expanded privatization of alcohol sales has decreased the union’s bargaining power. Ms. MacLeod said the move would have a serious impact on LCBO revenue, pointing to the $2.5-billion that the Crown corporation generates in profit every year.
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