LCBO Strike Impacts Tourism IndustryLCBO Strike Impacts Tourism Industry The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario is urging a swift resolution to the ongoing strike by liquor store workers in the province, citing adverse effects on tour operators during the busy summer season. Approximately 10,000 employees of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) commenced a strike on July 5th, represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). The central dispute revolves around the provincial government’s plans to expand its alcohol business by selling ready-to-drink cocktails outside of LCBO branches. The tourism trade association emphasizes the impact of the strike on the tourism and hospitality sectors due to the closure of LCBO stores. Limited product availability and slow delivery times have become challenges for tour operators, who rely heavily on alcohol sales as a revenue source. The association urges both the provincial government and OPSEU to prioritize a swift resolution to the strike to minimize further disruptions to the tourism industry, which is a vital contributor to Ontario’s economy.
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario is calling for a swift resolution to the ongoing strike by liquor store workers in the province. According to the association, the labour dispute is particularly affecting tour operators during the peak season.
About 10,000 employees of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario walked off the job on July 5. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union, which represents them, has said the province’s plans to expand its alcohol business, which involves selling ready-to-drink cocktails outside of LCBO branches, are the main issue in the dispute.
The tourism trade association says the strike, which has closed LCBO stores, is impacting the tourism and hospitality sectors due to limited product availability and slow delivery times.
