LCBO, exterior, alcohol, Ontario Budget, daylight, liquor store, liquor, retail, sign, Liquor Control Board of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, CRD Feb 23 2016, (David Donnelly/CBC)
Workers at Ontario's primary liquor retailer are in a legal position to strike as of July 5, if the union representing the employees does not reach a deal with the company.The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says it made record turnout last week after more than 86 per cent of LCBO members in the union took part in its strike vote, with 97 per cent voting in favour of potential job action.
"So far, the LCBO has refused to negotiate with us in any meaningful way. They have not engaged with any of our proposals." "We chose this day because we did not want to impact the first long weekend of the summer," McLeod said. "Our focus remains on reaching an agreement that is fair to our unionized staff and allows the LCBO to operate effectively and efficiently for the province in a new marketplace."The union delivered a notice to bargain in January ahead of the March 31 expiration of its collective agreement with the LCBO.OPSEU President J.P.
After Sept. 5, eligible convenience stores will be able to sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink cocktails, and after Oct. 31, all grocery stores and big box stores could sell those products, including large-pack sizes.
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