Possible Strike at LCBO

[Fore Warned]

Conveniently in the proper Forum.....

Well...who has stocked up? Is this going to happen? I have some sympathy for the workers. Sounds like issues concerning short hours for part timers is a difficult way for people to manage affairs.

However, like the garbage workers strike in Toronto of a few years ago, the union may risk really loosing any public support they may have if they start blocking the public's access to those stores that do remain in operation.

[Pimento Cheese]

We'll just dip into the homemade wine. I don't get terribly worked up about this sort of strike -- it's not a necessary service. Garbage strikes and transit strikes are bigger deals to me.

[guitarman]

Strike won't bother me. My wife and I just got back from Jamaica a few weeks ago. We brought back 3 40's a couple 26's and a few of the small bottles. I don't drink at all and my wife drinks rarely. We're set for years.

[hammy1983]

I'm not overly worried. I have a good supply of wine here and I dont ever drink it. I can get beer from the beer store and other beers from the local grocery store who shouldnt be overly affected by the strike.

[Shankapotamus86]

An Uncle of mine works for the LCBO. He's been part-time for a few years. One of the things I heard him mention was that Sundays are no longer some type of OT pay, or STAT pay. I think if you worked on a Sunday than you were paid time-and-a-half. I told him to suck it up, it's just Sunday.

[73monte]

Personally, I don't cross picket lines. If the LCBO goes out, I'll go to a bootlegger.

[Marty Canuck]

We stocked up on liquor last week. Beer and wine we can get at the grocery store and beer store. Though I do realize it is possible grocery stores may run short if the LCBO distribution is also on strike. In that case there is a Magnotta store not too far.

[Left behind]

I'm sure they'll have managers holding the fort on reduced hours or something of the like. If not? who cares, I could probably benefit from a few weeks off the sauce....

[bobby Jones]

I have three wineries and a distillery on my street - not too worried

[bcampb00]

With any luck, this will be the beginning of the end for the lcbo. I know, it is a long shot, but a guy can dream..

[hammy1983]

strike averted as a tentative deal has been agreed upon.

[ace in the hazard]

strike averted as a tentative deal has been agreed upon.

Bargaining team is unanimously recommending the union accept the deal so it sounds like they got what they wanted.

[Big Shooter]

Love The Menzoid

[Section ThirtyOne]

Meh, I mostly get growler fills at various microbreweries anyway.

[Bobogo]

Time to put the LCBO out to pasture. So many other options. When in Guelph I stop by http://www.dixonsdistilledspirits.com/services.html
I'm heading to Niagara Wednesday and will pop into the retail store at https://www.fortycreekwhisky.com/

Any other spirit locals TGNers can suggest I'm sure there are plenty!