Napanee LCBO staff on strike - Photo by Emily Chatwood/myFM News
The Ontario Public Services Employee Union says it’s going to be a “dry summer” as thousands of LCBO workers walked off the job after the strike deadline passed without a new deal for employees.
myFM spoke with Jenna Mowbray, OPSEU unit steward local 497, who told us they’d like to see more full-time jobs.
She says currently around 70% of the workforce is casual with no guaranteed hours and no benefits.
Mowbray had this message to share with community members who may be inconvenienced by this strike
All LCBO locations will remain closed for the next 14 days however online orders will still be available to consumers.
The strike does not affect the province’s Beer Stores. Nor does it affect grocery stores that have alcohol for sale.
LCBO agency stores remain open to serve customers. Locally, they can be found in Camden East, Newburgh, Odessa, Stella and Yarker.
Written by Emily Chatwood