“We welcome the modernization of BC’s liquor laws,” says BCGEU President Darryl Walker. “But there are more questions than answers in this announcement and we expect more discussion with the ministry and the Liquor Distribution Branch as these reforms unfold.”
Liquor Store Workers
February 11, 2014
"The government should be doing everything in its power to save lives and promoting agency store expansion is not one of them.” — Debbie Bovyer, PEIUPSE President.
January 9, 2014
Taxes are used to provide a better standard of living and quality of life for everyone, says Debbie Bovyer, PEIUPSE President.
October 30, 2013
“There is nothing convenient about having almost 200 government liquor stores closed on Sunday when almost all other retailers are open. That makes no sense. The public stores offer the best selection and the lowest prices.” - Darryl Walker, BCGEU President.
October 3, 2013
“Our recommendations balance the social responsibility needed in the sale and distribution of liquor, the significant public revenue generated and the strong support for expanded services of the public liquor store system." - Darryl Walker, BCGEU President.
September 17, 2013
“I believe when our members have an opportunity to see the total package they will be prepared to accept the agreement." - Carol Furlong, NAPE President.
September 11, 2013
"Based on discussions we have had with the Minister of Finance we are optimistic we can make significant progress.” - Carol Furlong, NAPE President.
August 2, 2013
Government must include way for public service workers to provide input into review process.
June 5, 2013
“Our new contract is one element in our fight for good jobs, and that’s a fight that’s going on across Ontario." - Denise Davis, OPSEU LBED Bargaining Chair.
May 23, 2013
“Baillie is desperate to create some political wedge issue for himself, but privatization of alcohol sales should not be used as a political football, “says Joan Jessome, President of the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union (NSGEU/NUPGE).