All hands on deck for LCBO workers!

LCBO workers are in a fight against Ford’s reckless privatization plan – one that affects each and every one of us. This isn’t just about wages, it’s about the future of work in our province and keeping public services public – and LCBO members need our help.In the lead-up to bargaining, LCBO mobilizers have been working hard to organize their co-workers by recruiting leaders and getting them to sign a petition. They aim to deliver the petition once they reach 60% support from across the LCBO.Everybody has been working flat-out to achieve this goal.We delivered notice to bargain last week and expect to begin negotiations imminently. We are urgently in need of all hands on deck to boost the numbers so we can deliver a majority petition in early February.We’re planning a series of events to help boost participation.Note: If you can only join one, please come to an in-person blitz as in-person conversations are the most effective!

Region 3 in-person blitz

This Saturday (January 20), we’re having an in-person blitz where we will visit as many stores in Region 3 as possible with our petitions. Help get folks signed up and identify and recruit leaders to stay in touch with workers at the different stores that are not yet active.

What: In-person organizing blitz When: Saturday, January 20, 2024. 2 shifts: 11 am to 4:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm Where: OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office – 100 Lesmill Rd North York, ON M3B 3P8.

We’ll be going to Region 3 LCBO locations in the Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Markham areas.

To RSVP click here.

Region 5 in-person blitz

On Friday, January 26, we’re having another in-person blitz where we will visit as many stores in Region 5 as possible with our petitions.

What: In-person organizing blitz When: Friday, January 26, 2024. 2 shifts: 11 am to 4:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm Where: OPSEU/SEFPO Headquarters, 100 Lesmill Rd. North York

To RSVP click here.

All-region phone bank

Join us on January 30th virtually to make calls to LBED members to get them to sign the petition and commit to the fight!

What: Virtual phone bank When: Tuesday January 30th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm Where: VIRTUAL ON ZOOM. Look out for the Zoom link in the coming days!

To RSVP click here.

Your support is crucial. You’ll receive training, all necessary tools, and, for the in-person outreach, we will work in shifts to visit stores and have these necessary face-to-face conversations with our members to move people to action.Now, more than ever, we need to fortify our solidarity to combat the challenges ahead as we stare down the barrel of Ford’s privatization plan.