The new LCBO store at Tecumseh Mall. BlackburnNews.com file photo.The new LCBO store at Tecumseh Mall. BlackburnNews.com file photo.
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LCBO strike to end Monday, tentative deal reached

The strike that saw 10,000 unionized LCBO workers walk off the job will come to an end on Monday.

A tentative agreement was originally announced Friday afternoon but was later brought into question after the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) said there was still work to do.

Details of the deal were communicated to union members Friday evening and both parties have signed off on a return-to-work protocol.

LCBO said this does not include any new monetary items.

A vote to ratify the deal will take place over the weekend.

Chair of the Bargaining Team Colleen MacLeod said the tentative deal will protect good jobs in every community and the public revenues generated by the LCBO.

"The workers have made it clear to Ontarians that Doug Ford's alcohol everywhere plan directly threatened jobs and public revenues. While this round of bargaining isn't over until the deal is ratified, I'm incredibly proud of the workers and the stand they've taken," she said.

Stores will open to shoppers on Tuesday.

Unionized LCBO workers walked off the job on July 5 after a deal could not be reached.

"I am incredibly proud of the power that these LCBO workers have built and their bargaining team. These members know how to use their power moving forward," said OPSEU President JP Hornick.

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