LCBO workers remain on the picket lines, not for better wages but to… change government policy?!

For the first time in the province’s history, the 9,000+ employees who comprise the staffers of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario are still on strike after contract negotiations broke down more than two weeks ago. But while most strike mandates are driven by demands for better wages and benefits and working conditions, this strike is truly an oddity. That’s because the LCBO said in a statement that the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) leadership made clear “numerous times” at the bargaining table that workers would strike “solely over their demand” that the government reverse its decision to expand the sale of ready-to-drink beverages like coolers and seltzers in grocery and convenience stores.

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[thepoozer]

Unskilled workers pretending they’re invaluable

[somerandy]

Just get rid of the LCBO, end of story.

[rogerfurlong]

I was 'non essential' for two years, I struggle to care about these people.

[anthonyriggio]

LCBO glorified retail workers plain and simple.

[JoshuaKnowbuddy-gmez]

Lady in the pink shirt is exactly why we should just shut the lcbo down for good.

[graniteman]

Every province should have free market, govt should not be running businesses that should be private.

[Chemist]

Bust the union... they work for us.. Ontario citizens are the employers.

[UnderratedDemocracy]

No more need for the LCBO, the Union just doesn't want the cash cow to end.

[TheeSlickShady_Dave_K]

Thank you David Menzies
Thank you Rebel News

[rosella]

When I moved to Ontario from Australia my mind was BLOWN when I discovered Government run all LCBO sales. Not only is it a waste of tax dollars, but the selection is abysmal compared to the range that private sellers can stock. The Australian wines in the LCBO are bottom of the barrell, but thats what you get when Government is the buyers and sellers.

[macrobizle]

I really do not have much empathy for government employees.

[markbulva]

Why does the ontario taxpayer have to fund liquor sales? They have no idea how well off they are to have a union job

[rogerfurlong]

I don't like Ford especially, but there are unions in Ontario that have way too much power.

[Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

Ok u lost me once that girl said _"you wana take this one?"_ .
WTH are people doing protesting things if they know zero about it? /facepalm

[johnpk]

I was out in Calgary years ago and was amazed by the privatized alcohol sales. Prices were so much better than Ontario. When I hear "It's not about the money", it's always about the money first. Glorified shelf stockers. On a side note, it was a nice change of pace to see Menzies get a civilized conversation from those he interviews.

[lynnofarrell]

Wow! Could those 2 women be more brainwashed! In every instance where liquor services have been privatized there has been direct benefits … I.e. it has provided much higher profits, which then translates into more money in the provincial coffers!

[jeffbryan]

"It's about keeping Ontario Ontario." Not to mention my CUSHY GOVERNMENT JOB!

[michaellippett]

The unions are corporations now. Not for the workers

[mackraceing]

PRIVATIZE ! Sell at existing stores like other provinces .

[PabloEscobar-obww]

🔶️ close the LCBO
Allow free market.

Why is government selling vodka ? Seriously . WTF.