Two-Week LCBO Strike Starts Today, First in Ontario’s History
Published on July 5, 2024
More than 9,000 Ontario liquor store employees walked off the job on July 5, marking the first Liquor Control Board of Ontario strike in the province’s history. The strike will result in the closure of LCBO stores for two weeks, the Crown corporation said in a July 5 press release. If the strike goes past the 14-day mark, the province will open 32 LCBO retail stores for in-store shopping Friday through Sunday with limited hours in effect. Talks between the provincially owned LCBO and the Ontario Public Sector Employees Union (OPSEU) broke down on July 4, with concerns about the government’s decision to allow the sale of coolers and other ready-to-drink beverages in convenience, grocery, and big box stores taking centre stage....