Union leaders warned of a 'hot, dry summer' ahead if a deal isn't reached by July 5
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on The Trillium, a Village Media website devoted to covering provincial politics at Queen’s Park.
One key criticism of the plan is its cost to the public purse. The government has committed to paying the brewers that own The Beer Store up to $225 million for costs associated with breaking its previous contract before its expiry at the end of 2025. The Ontario Liberal Party estimated the changes will cost the treasury $1 billion over the next year and a half, when all costs, including lost LCBO revenue and forgone fees, are factored in.
However, the union declined to offer full details of the proposal and stopped short of saying that the government's refusal of it would prompt a strike. Organizers said they believe the Crown corporation is taking its marching orders from the Ford government.
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