Survey of B.C. liquor, hospitality industries shows concern BCGEU strike is ‘hurting’ them
B.C. hospitality and tourism businesses urge end to job action50 per cent reported at least 25 per cent of their inventory is already out of stock20 per cent have reduced staff hoursA further 30 per cent indicate they expect to lay off staff if the strike continuesBCGEU escalates job action after strike enters second week
According to ABLE BC, the province’s liquor industry contributes $15 billion to the economy, generates $1.2 billion of direct revenue for the provincial government, and sustains nearly 200,000 workers.“Unions absolutely have the right to strike in support of their members, but this strike is now causing damage to an industry of 10,000 small businesses and 200,000 workers,” said Guignard.
Four days after the strike started, B.C. Restaurant and Food Services Association president Ian Tostenson told Global News that the alcohol shortage comes as the sector is battling inflation while still recovering from pandemic restrictions. “We have no access to product. The product in the system now is the only product available. We’re against the ropes,” he said.
“Most restaurants will be starting to show shortages as early as next week. We already missed one order period this week and we’ll likely miss one next week too.”Alcohol slowly running dry for service industry after BCGEU strike© 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
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