Restaurants Canada Thankful a Tentative Deal has been Reached in the LCBO Labour Dispute
19 Julio 2024 - 1:36PM
Restaurants Canada congratulates the LCBO and Ontario Public
Service Employees Union (OPSEU) in reaching a tentative agreement.
The strike created a challenging situation for our industry, and we
are thankful the parties have reached a deal.
We are grateful to the Ford government, LCBO management and
staff for their tireless efforts to prioritize restaurants and bars
by allocating limited resources to our sector. This prioritizing
helped mitigate the negative impacts of the strike. Restaurants and
bars could continue to operate and serve communities and visitor
during our peak season.
“Our operators are breathing a sigh of relief,” said Kelly
Higginson, President & CEO, Restaurants Canada. “The past few
weeks have been extremely challenging during this critical time of
year. The support of our industry by the Ford government during
this strike is appreciated.”
The food service industry in Ontario is a $44.5 billion sector,
employing nearly 445,000 individuals. Around 14,000 locations rely
significantly on alcohol sales for their revenue.
Annette Goerner
Restaurants Canada
613-818-6941
media@restaurantscanada.org