With the most definitive and powerful strike vote in its history, LCBO workers said during a press conference that they could be on strike by July 5 and journalists took notice.
“LCBO workers don’t want a dry summer, we love how busy it is and being a part of Ontarians’ celebrations,” said OPSEU/SEFPO Liquor Board Employees Division Bargaining Team Chair Colleen MacLeod during the press conference on June 18. “But we can’t stand by while Doug Ford gives away the LCBO’s revenues to big box and convenience chain CEOs. It’s on Premier Ford and the LCBO to make sure that public services and good jobs don’t get left behind.”
The press conference was held after the LCBO’s biggest strike vote ever: 97% voted yes to strike action, with an historic 86% of LCBO workers turning out to vote.
Here’s a roundup of some of the media coverage:
Toronto Star – ‘LCBO employees do not want a dry summer’: Union sets strike deadline of July 5 if no deal reached
CBC – LCBO strike would be 1st in Ontario liquor store’s history
Global News – LCBO union set to strike early July
Globe and Mail – LCBO workers set date in early July for potential strike
Zoomer Radio – LCBO strike possible July 5 as union warns of ‘dry summer’
Go Northumberland – LCBO workers could go on strike early next month
City News – LCBO management extending store hours ahead of strike deadline
Kenora Online – LCBO workers vote to strike as of July 5th
Bay Today – LCBO workers set to strike as union demands changes to corner store booze plan
Muskoka411 – LCBO Workers Set July 5th Deadline For Liquor Store Strike