Striking workers from the LCBO are set to rally on Upper James Street in Hamilton on Thursday, alongside support from other unions.
This comes as the work stoppage nears the one-week mark, with neither side of the bargaining table willing to budge.
The province-wide strike, beginning July 5, was the first such labour disruption in the retailer’s history.
It started after months of contract negotiations between their union and management failed to produce a new deal that all parties were satisfied with.
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Workers with the Ontario Public Service Employee Union say they are fighting for job security, after Premier Doug Ford unveiled his plans to sell ready-to-drink (RTD) alcohol at convenience and grocery stores in the coming months.
At a press conference Wednesday, Ford said he was not backing down on that plan, despite the current strike.
“RTD is off the table,” he said. “Let me be very clear. It’s done, it’s gone, that ship has sailed.”
LCBO’s latest offer to its employees includes a seven per cent pay increase over three years, benefits, and job security.
The union says there are no future talks planned as of yet.
– with files from Simone Gavros
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