The dispute following a tentative deal between the LCBO and the union has been resolved, and stores will reopen on Tuesday.
Representatives from both sides confirmed Saturday morning that the obstacles had been cleared. The deal was reached Friday afternoon, two weeks after more than 9,000 workers represented by the OPSEU union began a strike. Despite reaching a tentative agreement, OPSEU stated that the strike would continue due to the LCBO's refusal to sign a return-to-work agreement. The LCBO then accused the union of making new financial demands and announced it was filing an unfair labor practice complaint. Ultimately, a return-to-work agreement was signed, which does not include new financial terms.
Voting on the tentative deal is taking place on Saturday and Sunday. Although frontline workers will return to work on Monday, stores will not reopen to the public until Tuesday.
Under the agreement, LCBO employees will receive an eight percent pay raise over three years, 1,000 temporary workers will be converted to permanent part-time positions, and an additional 60 full-time employees will be hired to work in warehouses. No store closures are expected during the agreement.