LCBO strike to begin Friday involving 9,000 workers at Ontario liquor retailer | FULL
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- The union representing LCBO workers at Ontario's main liquor retailer said in Toronto, Ont., on Thursday evening that more than 9,000 workers will strike as of 12:01 a.m. on Friday, after a deal could not be reached during the bargaining process.
“LCBO workers are ready to make history,” said Colleen MacLeod, chair of the OPSEU/SEFPO Liquor Board Employees Division. “Tonight, Ford's dry summer begins.”
“Good employers invest in their employees, but good governments invest in their province. The LCBO, however, has rejected our vision for the future of the LCBO and refused to propose a better way forward to keep it public, and for its happy to give away Ontario's crown jewel,” said OPSEU/SEFPO president JP Hornick.
Previously, the LCBO has said that if a strike takes place, all locations will close for 14 days and if the strike continues after that point, the Crown corporation will open 30 stores three days a week with limited hours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. In a statement, it also said that the LCBO will continue operating its online retail services, though what customers can purchase may be limited.
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Get rid of lcbo
Move it private
The gravy train is over. She’s had a nice cushy job for 30 years paid off her house and now she’s gonna lose it all. Welcome to the real world 🌎
So, what if that was your wife, or mother.
You should be LUCKY you have job. You should not be allowed to strike. I hope you get NOTHING OF YOUR DEMANDS.
Perhaps it’s time to end this monopoly of poor service and privatize liquor sales in Ontario.
How is that even possible lol
@@NickCADAIt's possible in people's minds but not in reality. Proven by Rogers, Bell and Telus. Not to mention grocery stores and other *private* companies. As long as the governments keep turning a blind eye to corporate collusion, the market (shoppers) doesn't get to decide. Nobody in any level of government cares.
Bingo!!!
That is long past due.. we should have went fully privatized years ago
Employees of any government institution should not allowed to strike. Most of these employees are better paid and have better benefits than people who pay taxes to fund these institutions.
Show proof, what a ridiculous thing to say especially without any form of proof
@@steve11263 Look in to healthcare. They are paid at a higher rates than the private sector and have a good pension plan funded by the tax payers money.
@@steve11263 Look into healthcare in Ontario. They are paid at a higher rates than the public sector an have a good pension plan funded by the tax payers' money.
Yep
Move it private
@@ChristopherR236
mmmMMmMKOo😊
If this isn`t about wages, then it`s about not having sells in stores. They have had a monopoly on the market for 100 years, time to give the people what they want, sells in stores.
Let the convenience stores/grocery stores start selling booze and "make history". Bye 👋
It’s all fun and games to liquor. Stores are in every neighborhood.
The one thing I did like about Canada, is the beer store and the LCBO.
Grown-up in the states, I would have to walk past winos to get in my house, because there was a liquor store across the street, so they would sit on my porch drinking their booze
LCBO is one of the biggest monopolies in earth, unions only care about their own profits.
Free market is the best way for consumers to get their alcohol at a good price and anywhere.
LCBO talks about jobs 😂, there is alot more jobs in small private stores.
Yep get rid of these overpaid jokers
@@ChristopherR236 These cashiers are making over $30 hr. Some of the managers more and all they do is stand around. They need to go and we need privatized stores.
Screw the LCBO.
Why?
You are hate on 50% alcohol tax?
hate Doug... for that.
Hate Trudeau for that.
@@wolfthorn1 nah, I want to buy my alcohol wherever I want for a lesser price. Screw them and their packing jobs.
@@MikeySlou exactly , we over pay on booze for the lcbo renovations and all the employee benefits
Keep LCBOs closed forever! We don't need them. More competition, better prices and convenient locations.
Just like Montreal! Woohoo! 🎉🎉🎉
End the monopoly and allow the LCBO to compete with public business. If they are efficient and competitive as they say, LCBO should have no worries.
How could those reps not wear something other than hoodies.
Does not look professional at all.
Looks like a volleyball team.😅
"Oh hey were slobs now give us back our jobs!"
they're store clerks... They're not very bright to begin with and they don't deserve $40/hour
They are clerks wanting it be paid like dentists 😂
LCBO is so expensive and they keep JACKING the prices up. A mickey of whiskey is NOW almost 20? Should be like 13$
Grocery stores will make sure to keep the booze prices high like they do with food
@@semmcstevenson privatize and then let small mom
And pop liquor stores like everywhere else in the world
WE DONT WANT LCBO. GET OVER IT
I love hearing someone in a hoodie and unkempt hair making demands.
Private Liquor sales has never served Alberta citizens well, and the money leaves the province every time. On the other side some of those workers in management make unbelievable salaries, and benefits which makes Ford mad. Government loves to govern without working for the people, but love collecting their huge salary. Keeping good union jobs and the money in the province is always better people, wake-up.
Typical never ending union greed..
More competition in the market is needed - this is the foundation of modern economy. We don't know if workers (or their CEOs) are paid fairly if there's only one chain store is allowed in the market. More players should be introduced in this market - and this doesn't go against the public revenue. Government can always tax all liquor sellers (including LCBO and other new players). Actually the public revenue can even increase because of the competitions. As competition will force LCBO (and alike) to improve their operations, therefore making more profits, good for all.
absolutely
Yea, we’re gonna listen to a couple lesbians.
Good chance for people to drink less.
Yup I'm drying out 😅
Correct. Less alcohol is good for heart health.
This happened in BC in the 80s. Many of us lost jobs that we expected to retire from. 90% of those jobs were contracted out. The workers that replaced us were minimum wage workers which if you know anything about wealthy people, they love cheap labour.
It's all about busting unions, Cons are the worst
It's also cheaper to drink in B.C then OnT.. had a girlfriend work at a beer and wine store at age 19 making a livable wage not minimum in B.C..
If you know anything about menial jobs that can be learned in two weeks, then you know what minimum wage is for. Why are consumers being punished for an ideology that only benefits the people who work for an artificial monopoly?
@@StarDustMoonRocket It’s amazing how some people think jobs that can be “learned in two weeks” should automatically come with a wage you can’t live on. Ever consider that those “menial” jobs are the backbone of our economy? Without them, nothing functions. Your comment reeks of the ignorance that keeps the 1% laughing all the way to the bank. By devaluing these workers, you’re just playing right into their hands. It’s not about punishing consumers; it’s about demanding basic human decency and fair wages for everyone, not just ensuring the rich get richer off cheap labor. Wake up and smell the inequality.
You had annoying store clerks that went on strike in the 80s too? Because they thought they were irreplaceable and wanted to “make history”?
Some facts
LCBO is one of the biggest monopolies in earth, unions only care about their own profits.
Free market is the best way for consumers to get their alcohol at a good price and anywhere.
LCBO talks about jobs 😂, there is alot more jobs in small private stores.
It's about time they change to the Quebec system. That's why a lot of people from Ontario come to Quebec to buy their beer.
What system is that, sucking the rest of the country dry?
@@__DGNR8__
LOL
By selling alcohol at a higher price, all the profits are directed towards a great cause like healthcare. Amazing! 🤣😂😅
Stay on strike Doesn’t bother me. Your wage and jobs are obsolete
" Ontarios crowned jewel " 😂😂😂When a liquor business store distribution is the best you've got then i know we are screwed .
@@tracyallen7020 usually the measure of a good business is the profits that it makes and the LCBO makes profits hand over fist so... I guess maybe you have a moral concern with the fact that it's alcohol sales. But like sex it sells and sells a lot. More profits are gained from alcohol sales than gasoline in this province.
@@chrisfecteau1605 Come to Ontario Canada to live work and prosper we know how to run a government regulated near monopolistic liquor retail and distribution store to make money hand over fist and charge boatloads of sin tax for our coffers! Whoopte freaking do .But you're right judging from how Ontario is in decline perhaps the LCBO is their success story which is pretty pathetic .in my view.
but when they bring up "schools" or "the hospital" everybody jumps at it and supports anything to do with it.
Is the lcbo funded by tax dollars. Reducing taxes should be the objective.
LCBO is crap
23:30 hahaha she's proud she's been a shelf stocker for 27 years.
Privatize
Might see reasonable prices for liquor with privatization. LCBO marks up their booze WAY TOO MUCH.
See ya LCBO. Won't miss ya.
@@4848277 how do you think they pay for their rent , and their 30 dollar an hour cashier and stock boy jobs ?
People are going to die because of this, it never should have been a monopoly in the first place.
Seems a little extreme lol
Seriously? When you own a monopoly you will make revenue. Proud of what?
They are fighting to have a monopoly on the market. I can’t support them, let it go private.
Privatize this. It's liquor it's already the wild wild west. You can't expect to be at your job your entire life. These employees sound so privileged. Go find another bloody job!
Good, I have plenty of weed and non-alcoholic drinks.
Valid strike reason. Job protection. Hopefully negotiations are quick and fair. Not everyone will get what they want.
That great news strike ...more competition. Hope the close the LCBO
We still can buy beer at the corner store still.
Don't they get deliveries from the LCBO?
1. this model is terrible for consumers, treat ontarians like adults and allow them access to alcohol when and where they want, 2. if we are that reliant on LCBO for provincial revenues we have a bigger fucken problem, i think we can afford to dissolve the lcbo
Sounds like a Skipper and Gilligan deal - in perpetuity is an important little contract detail - Control Board could have a percentage of profits from area supporting distribution centres. Retail should be an extension of their services - lead by.
Hangovers in Canada are worse than any other country, Maybe its just that i hate being here
to the male reporters...take a anti hyper pill
😂. 👍
Most of us work for the living not striking. LCBO employees need to work hard just like anyone else.
Free market please. Go away lcbo
Please look at other countries all over in Europe or next door USA. Alcohol is sold everywhere in any supermarket and gas stations. Competition keeps prices down. No need for LCBO. Only in Canada eh?
When you stop drinking you will be happier and healthier and keep more money in your pocket, I'm dry and heathier
You people do not realize that once you get rid of a union you are in big trouble. Without unions there is no bargaining for anyone.
Unions only protect the lazy. Unions were necessary at the turn of the century when working conditions were horrible but now with all of the government regulations they’re no longer needed. If an individual thinks they should be paid more money it’s up to them to better themselves and get a better job.
@barnacleq9341 coming from someone reaping the benefits off the backs of our forefathers. Why go to war, why pay taxes?
@@brentobrien6642 I am grateful for what they were able to achieve for us, however the unions of today are not the unions of yesteryear. And this has nothing to do with the senseless wars that were previously fought it’s to do with the leaches aka government employees.
Love your argument JP. You have my support! Protect the future of Ontario
The term irrelevant,is becoming more relevant everyday in this situation
Hope does crushes them
Screw them for striking. Never gonna get the public on your side that way
Less alcohol in our society is a good thing.
all these high paid tellers need to find actual teller jobs. how sad
Another buaracratic instruction 😂
Next is TTC going private
why is it always them?
This is the first strike in the history of the LCBO
_them_
MR layhey were out of liquor 😂
@worksleepshoes4276 , yup 👍, and poor Julian too 🤣
Looks like LGBT workers on strike to me...
LOL
I live in Alberta and we have privately owned Liquor stores. Even Costco sells liquor here. Time to get rid of the LCBO.
❤
BORING
The current Ontario government has shown a tendency towards privatization and contracting out services. This approach has been evident in various sectors, including healthcare and education. The Ford government has had a contentious relationship with labor unions, frequently engaging in disputes and pushing for cost-cutting measures that unions argue undermine workers' rights and conditions. Given this history, the LCBO workers might indeed have concerns about job security and the possibility of their roles being contracted out. The government's track record suggests a likelihood of pursuing privatization as a cost-saving measure, which could affect the job stability of LCBO employees. Overall, while the specifics of any negotiations or strike actions will play out in real-time, the LCBO staff have valid reasons to be cautious and proactive in safeguarding their interests.
Privatization is a bad thing? Lol the ignorance is deap.. People are tired of monopoly of LCBO. Now if you want to talk about the cheap health care services 😂we can do that too. Btw it's been horable even before Ford... Clearly publicly funded 😅communist services are not working 😂
@@rafial81let's get real. Privatization benefits the one percenters, not the average citizen. The push to privatize the LCBO or healthcare isn't about improving services-it's about lining the pockets of the wealthy at the expense of everyone else. Canada doesn't need MAGA-style morons pushing an agenda that prioritizes profit over public good. The LCBO isn't a monopoly; it's a public service that ensures safety and generates revenue for the province. Privatization would likely lead to job cuts, reduced wages, and worse working conditions for employees-all while making alcohol more accessible, potentially increasing social issues. And about healthcare-yes, it's not perfect, but privatizing it would create a two-tier system where only the wealthy get top-notch care. Publicly funded healthcare ensures everyone gets access, regardless of their financial situation. So let's stop pretending that privatization is some magic fix. It's a ploy to enrich the already wealthy, leaving the rest of us to deal with the fallout.
@rafial81, your ignorance is astounding. The LCBO isn't some evil monopoly; it's a regulated public service that ensures alcohol is sold safely and responsibly, while also pumping revenue back into public services we all use. Privatizing it would only line the pockets of the wealthy while screwing over workers and consumers. Unions aren't about profit-they're about protecting workers from the corporate greed that privatization brings. You really think the free market is going to give you better prices and accessibility? No, it'll give you higher prices, worse working conditions, and more corporate control. And don't even start with your nonsense about other drugs. The legalization of cannabis was about regulation and harm reduction, not the free-for-all you want to paint it as. It's funny how you conveniently ignore the social and safety benefits of these regulations. Privatization is a scam that benefits the one percent and leaves the rest of us worse off. It's time to wake up and realize that these so-called "free market" solutions are just another way for the rich to get richer while the rest of us suffer.
Why should they have job security. There are many people who have jobs that don't have security. Fire their a$$ is what I say and put the booze in the stores where cheap labor can push buttons to sell booze.
@@goldiegirl6705 your callous disregard for workers' rights is exactly what's wrong with this mindset. Job security isn't some luxury-it's a basic right that ensures people can live with dignity. Saying "fire their a$$" shows a complete lack of understanding or empathy for the people who make our society function. Privatizing LCBO jobs to replace them with "cheap labor" just to save a few bucks undermines the quality and safety of service, not to mention it devalues the hard work these employees put in. The LCBO isn’t just about selling booze-it’s about regulated, responsible sales that also generate revenue for public services. Throwing workers under the bus for the sake of privatization only benefits the rich, leaving everyday people to deal with the consequences. Maybe it's time to think beyond your wallet and consider the broader impacts of such short-sighted policies.
They do really important work like doctors or nurses. They deserve a large salary. Not anyone can run a cash register or stock a shelf.
I think 85 should be given to stores
LCBO has always been a good earner for Ontario why would you privatise it ?? Seems madness and a short term gain……Don’t do it !!!
so fords buddies get more wealthy
Why do you believe the government should hold a monopoly on liquor sales??
@@gabrielehalley8533Right. Opening up opportunities to a free market is greedy, but the government holding a monopoly is not.
Lower prices for consumers and more convenient
@@matti8894right lower prices.... Like with the price of groceries? Or gas? If you hand over to the big box, grocery, convenience stores, they will keep the process as high as they are now or raise them. Do you remember Ford's Buck a beer plan? That went the way of the Dodo real fast when he realized he was wrong there too.
Just get a real job. I'm already getting withdrawals
Beerstore better not get any ideas over this..
No job as a shelf stocker is guaranteed or permanent, get real.
close them down please. 😂
2:33 LMFAO
Well. Looks like y’all gonna smoke weed this weekend. Lots and lots of weed. Weed is available in dispensaries that’s not on strike. Pass pass puff.
With the high taxation on liquor there is no excuse not to give him a raise but of course they will fight tooth and nail not to
Why is it people don't think these things are only about wages? Both of those women said that they are fighting for job security over and over again and they also said that they haven't even discussed wages yet because it's other sticking points that are the problem
@@chrisfecteau1605 the private owners are obligated by labor law to take the existing employees.. no?
@@jeffros6739 I know what you're talking about, but that wouldn't apply in this case. No one's taking over the LCBO so if you do employees will lose their jobs. They'll be offered to work as grocery store clerks for convenience store clerks and getting paid minimum wage. You probably don't have any idea what kind of training those people go through. Good jobs are actually quite serious. And yes they're basically retail workers but at a much higher level of training and held to a higher standard. Did you know charges can be brought against them if they serve the wrong person. Do you have that kind of fear in your job?
LCBO workers make over $30/hour to stand behind a cash register. Lol
They are already overpaid tho
I have a friend that works there and I’m truly happy he’s paid well.
But as a true opinion no I don’t think he deserves a raise his job can be done by any person with ok people skills and 2 weeks training
lol, "good jobs for Ontarians"
*sorry sir, you dont have the education or the experience*
Revenue will not be affected as product would still be supplied by the LCBO , what might be affected is the amount of overpaid LCBO employees....but I doubt it. FYI not all products (actually very few) sold in LCBO will be sold in other locations. No sympathy at all!!
Ford is trying to get rid of the LCBO completely and all these workers will be without jobs if that happens. In order for people to actually want to sell a product they need to make a profit the taxes that you're talking about are almost completely reduced if these items are sold outside the LCBO. Is the LCBO becomes privatized all of those dollars that go to pay for your hospital care and your public school systems will dry up.
Overpaid?
LCBO must go
And what about the 2.5 billion that pays for our health care and educational systems? You okay if that just goes in the pockets of Galen West and Mr Sophie's and the guys who run Walmart? Cuz it won't find its way to paying for your next trip to the ER
@@chrisfecteau1605we should privatize it and those private companies pay taxes
Not to mention these people are over paid to stock shelves
9000 peoples no Jobs on welfare ,Nice LOGIC
@@EricLarocque so you agree , they’re useless employees with no real skills?
I stocked up earlier this week! Cheers!
Doug the DUFFUS needs to be fired!!
Fire these cashiers
The union leadership has been too complacent for too long. While Doug Ford's right-wing government and its privatization agenda definitely deserve criticism, union leaders should have been more proactive in protecting their workers' rights. They allowed the situation to deteriorate to the point where 70% of LCBO staff are now part-time. If the union leaders had been more vigilant and fought harder against these contract changes from the start, the workers wouldn't be in such a precarious position. Bringing back term limits for union executives could help ensure that leaders remain accountable and focused on their members' best interests. The workers deserve better from both their government and their unions.
The workers deserve what the market will pay them, like the rest of us. Ford has barely been right wing if you consider his spending. Why should the public be held hostage to protect what is essentially overpaid, unskilled labour.
Talk about putting one big target on a union... wow.. see how this plays out...
When are they not on strike looool seems normal now. Get a better job if ya ain’t happy
Did you just read that there's a strike and make up your mind. Cuz I really think that what's going on here is easier to understand if you watch the video. And if you had watched the video you probably would have seen that these people are happy with their jobs. It's not about making the job better or making the job pay more it's about making sure that they continue to have the job in the future.
There job is nothing special they’re overpaid to stock shelves . We pay higher prices to fund their overinflated wages for a simple
Job . Privatize it so we can all
Pay for cheaper liquor like the states .
This is the first time the LCBO has gone on strike
🇨🇦👍😊great jobs.!!
Who cares . Crown jewel 😂😂
You're the reason booze is so expensive. What a joke
*Hyperinflation is here.* This is only the beginning.
hardly. it's about selling booze like other provinces have for many years.
Nice to see them all get matching hoodies for the occasiion should make a good piece of nostalgia in a couple of years lmao
My wife is American have you ever been to a gas station in Detroit our Ohio
All for one stop
Where do you work. I can probably buy your stuff at the dollar store .
Why pay you
@@jamesruston8047 yeah that's why they got held up, and why there's a problem with high schoolers that are alcoholics. Great system can't wait till it's here!
Thats part of why the USA is so F'd up
😂😂😂😂🌈🤬
Just close gas is expensive I want to go to the corner store
I feal bad for the people having a strike because of those politicians
stand strong ALL LCBO WORKERS......👊🏻
😂😂😂
The part time workers low key get no benifits and are treated like crap.
Its official, lcbo is going on strike at midnight. They refuse to go back to the tables
I wonder if this is what will be discussed when a world war breaks out. It looks like most of them have been to the table for a while.
Thank you to my LCBO colleagues ! Cheers to your voices on our behalf.❤
You’re done bud
@@rickbowman4733 good luck to you too Bud!
what a joke, we have a lot of provide companies that make liquors, beer and wine.
hell they even sale it their own stores.
this is a nothing burger.
imo
You are not needed. LCBO can leave the province. Make it private like most province's.
Would be nice if they would give us the people a little more notice so we could stock up a little. Good thing I can get what I want online and in rural independent stores. Without LCBO it will get cheaper. A strike will be the last nail in the LCBO jobs coffin. The end is just around the corner.
Without the LCBO the prices will go up not down. And if you'd open your eyes you've been getting notification about this for about 6 months.
Go to Quebec and stock up.
Some of us don't live anywhere near the border.
@@chrisfecteau1605 i guess the bootleggers will be having quite a time
Why have lcbo stores??.. buy at corner stores big box stores don't need lcbo stores... it's over. The monopoly has crumbled..
LCBO gives back 2.5 billion dollars to your community and others. Would you rather a beer be in a corner store where that money goes stright into someone's pocket?
What lcbowhat is that inisjel mean lcbo
😂😂😂😂 support for healthcare and education? 😂😂😂😂 What part of government is doing that for Ontario???? Ford? LCBO? Queens Park???? 😂😂😂😂😂.
FORD IS ALL FOR THE RICH 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Yeah, Singh and Trudeau hate how rich they are and hate their rich friends. That’s why they only paid 52 billion in corporate welfare in 2023
PM face-painter has been chasing out job creators for years. Ford is for the rich? Good. We have enough programs for all the takers and bums in this country.
Like Justin and Jagmeet, both of whom have a net worth of at least $80 000 000 each?
You guys are cashiers and stalk shelves why should you make more than a worker at a grocery store. To go on strike and complain is pathetic you should be ashamed of yourselves.
It was said several times in the interviews it's not about money they haven't even discussed money at this point it's about keeping their jobs wouldn't you be upset if your employer was telling you your job is being phased out in the next few years, wouldn't you make job security a requirement in any negotiations?
@@chrisfecteau1605
You want shelf stocking people to do this for 30 years then retire ? Are you mad ?
Shelf stockers are the same at Walmart or grocery stores.
How is the LCBO any different ?
@@christinahaddrell2110 I have a level of training that's far beyond anything that you find at Walmart. First of all they're actually trained to help you make selections. Walmart it's all about "it's over there". Beyond that they're actually trained to make sure that people who are purchasing are in the right frame of mind and also state of being. In other words as I'm sure you're aware you can't serve someone who is intoxicated, or under age, or several other reasons. But hey I'll bet you're the kind of guy that thinks balls like that are just there too inconvenient to you when you're having a good time. By the way when was the last time you heard of a Walmart employee being charged because somebody got behind the wheel when they shouldn't? I don't know about your job but I've never been concerned that I'd end up in court because of something I did at work. Anyways that's a few reasons that I know that they're different. I'm sure an actual LCBO employee would tell you so many more.
Full privatize all Alcohol sales...problem solved
Wow. I thought the LCBO union was extinct years ago. Where is Fonzi and the rest of the Happy Days crew? Greetings from Saskatchewan.