LCBO strike to continue until Ontario government signs return-to-work protocol: union
The union representing thousands of striking LCBO workers says a tentative deal is on hold because the Ontario government is refusing to sign a return-to-work protocol.
After two weeks of strike action, the LCBO announced it had reached a tentative agreement with its workers on Friday.
Pending ratification, the strike of Ontario’s liquor store employees would have ended at 12:01 a.m. Monday, with LCBO locations reopening as early as Tuesday.
At a press conference later Friday afternoon, however, a spokesperson for the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) said there is no deal without a signed return-to-work protocol.
“We were prepared to announce this deal. The premier said there was a deal. But the employer is now refusing to sign that protocol,” OPSEU communications officer Katie Arnup said during the brief press conference.
Arnup added that the strike will continue as the union remains at the table and waits for the LCBO to sign the document.
Credit to : CHCH News