Media Advisory - LCBO workers in Peterborough to stage information rally April 19

PETERBOROUGH, ON, April 18, 2013 /CNW/ - OPSEU members of the LCBO in Peterborough will stage an information picket outside the retail outlet at 196 Sherbrooke Street. on Friday April 19 from noon to 1:00 p.m. to support their bargaining team in contract negotiations with the Crown-owned retail giant.

The Peterborough info picket will coincide with rallies in Toronto, London, Hamilton, Ottawa, Sudbury and Thunder Bay.

On April 9, LCBO workers voted 95 per cent in favour of strike action should contract talks break down. The employees' contract with management expired on March 31. Talks continue.

The main issues in negotiations include wages and benefits, job security and improved health and safety standards.

The Peterborough Information picket will be held at the following location from noon to 1:00 p.m. Friday April 19:

LCBO Store 45
196 Sherbrooke St.

SOURCE: Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU)

Greg Hamara   
OPSEU Communications
Tel: [phone]

Emily Visser
OPSEU Communications[French]
Tel: [phone]

Rick Woodall
OPSEU Mobilizer
705-644-3331