LCBO Workers and supporters hold a strike rally at a picket line in front of an LCBO store in Toronto on July 6, 2024.
The two sides in the ongoing LCBO workers' strike seem to be at an impasse. Here is some key information and context about what's behind the stalemate, and what's at stake moving forward. It's a bit harder to get a drink in Ontario right now, as roughly 9,000 unionized workers with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario continue a strike that started one week ago.
In May, Ford announced convenience stores, gas stations, big box outlets and more supermarkets will be able to start selling beer, wine, cider and ready-made cocktails later this summer. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union , which represents the striking workers, says it is not opposed to expanding privatized booze sales, at least in principle.
The union has also specifically focused on ready-to-drink cocktails, which it says should stay exclusive to the LCBO. Canned spirit drinks accounted for 9.1 per cent of sales from the LCBO in 2023, government figures show, and about 8.2 per cent of its total profit margin.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
LCBO workers to hold rally in downtown Toronto on day 2 of historic strikeTORONTO — Workers with Ontario's main liquor retailer will hold a rally in downtown Toronto today on the second day of their historic strike.
Read more »
LCBO workers to hold rally in downtown Toronto on day 2 of historic strikeWorkers with Ontario's main liquor retailer will hold a rally in downtown Toronto today on the second day of their historic strike.
Read more »
LCBO workers to hold rally in Toronto on day 2 of historic strikeThousands of workers at the LCBO began their first-ever strike on Friday morning, following months of unsuccessful contract negotiations between their union and management.
Read more »
LCBO strike: workers rally in downtown TorontoWorkers with Ontario's main liquor retailer will hold a rally in downtown Toronto today on the second day of their historic strike.
Read more »
LCBO workers rally in downtown Toronto on Day 2 of historic strikeThousands of workers at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario began their first-ever strike on Friday morning, following months of unsuccessful contract negotiations between their union and management
Read more »
Dozens of LCBO workers rally in downtown Toronto on day 2 of historic strikeTORONTO — More than a hundred workers with Ontario's main liquor retailer are in downtown Toronto today to raise awareness of their historic strike as it enters its second day.
Read more »