LCBO strike: Tentative deal reached, stores could reopen in coming days

A tentative deal between striking LCBO workers and the Crown agency has been reached, both sides say.

The union representing the workers and the LCBO both told Global News on Friday they had reached an agreement after some 9,000 workers walk off the job July 5.

The LCBO said if ratified by members, the strike would end at 12:01 a.m. on  July 22.

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“LCBO is now working to prepare our people and operations to return to business as usual. LCBO retail locations will open for in-store shopping on Tuesday, July 23, 2024,” it said in a statement.

“We look forward to welcoming our unionized employees back to work in service of Ontarians.”

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Union back at bargaining table amid LCBO strike

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