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An ongoing strike by unionized liquour and lottery workers in Manitoba is having an effect on the private market, with retailers unable to refill some of their stock. And as strikes go, this is one that’s seen its fair share of changes since it first started. A strike notice was …
Read More »Manitoba liquor workers plan further strike action – Winnipeg
Union workers with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries are escalating their strike action after an unsuccessful weekend at the bargaining table. After a one-day picket last week Wednesday by some of the 1,400 Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) members, president Kyle Ross said no deal has been made. All …
Read More »Manitoba liquor workers to go on strike with planned walkout – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Union workers with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries have issued a strike notice, with plans to hold a one-day, provincewide walkout on July 19. Represented by the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union, approximately 1,400 workers will be part of the strike action …
Read More »Man faces liquor sale charges after traffic stop: Manitoba RCMP – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 25-year-old man is facing charges related to unlawful transport and sale of liquor after police conducted a traffic stop on Mystery Lake Drive in Thompson, Man. On Sunday at 5:30 p.m., RCMP conducted a traffic stop and they say upon approaching …
Read More »B.C. arcade gains extra life after winning long battle for liquor licence
At a video game arcade, a big win might mean logging a high score on the Donkey Kong or Galaga machine with your initials. But Maryanne and Brad Eyers are celebrating a different type of victory: after years of trying, they finally have the right to sell alcoholic drinks at …
Read More »Workers at 3 private liquor stores in B.C. unionize, file complaint against employer over pay rise
Workers at three private liquor stores in British Columbia have won their bid to unionize and say they now hope to negotiate with their employer for higher wages and safer work environments. The employees at Berezan Hospitality Group liquor stores in Kelowna and Port Moody applied for certification at the Labour Relations …
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