BC Liquor, Hospitality Industries Survey Shows Concern BCGEU’s Strike Is ‘Damaging’ Them Globalnews.ca – Henry Club

With the public service strike entering its 13th day in BC, a new survey says 80 percent of the province’s wine and hospitality industries are concerned about their viability.

on Saturday, Beverage Licensees Coalition (ABLE BC) released survey, focusing on how things are going BCGEU strike Four o’clock Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) are impacting the warehouse industry.

Last week, BCGEU installed picket lines outside distribution warehouses. And this week, he began banning overtime to put pressure on the province, demanding a pay increase and better benefits.

ABLE BC says that from August 22-26, it asked 400 industry members about the first week of the strike and its impact. Those members included pubs, bars, nightclubs, restaurants, private liquor stores, craft brewers, wineries, distilleries and import agents across the province.

“This dispute is between the BCGEU and the government, but it is hurting us,” said ABLE BC executive director Jeff Guignard. “We are only two weeks into this strike, and already businesses are starting to lay off workers and close their doors.

“They are concerned about the future of their businesses and the people they employ. This must be stopped before it gets worse.”

ABLE BC said its survey followed an open letter earlier in the week calling on the BCGEU and the provincial government to end the strike quickly. The letter was signed by 19 of the largest wine, hospitality, tourism and business associations in the province.

that could be the open letter viewed online,

2:54B.C. hospitality and tourism businesses urge an end to job action

ABLE BC also said that its survey found that:

• 50 percent reported that at least 25 percent of their inventory is already out of stock
• 21 percent have lost a profit of at least $20,000
• 55 percent made at least $5,000. have done damage
• 20 percent have reduced staff hours
• 6 percent have already laid off employees
• Another 30 percent indicated they expect to lay off workers if the strike continues

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According to ABLE BC, the province’s wine industry contributes $15 billion to the economy, generates $1.2 billion in direct revenue for the provincial government, and supports approximately 200,000 workers.

“Unions have the right to strike in support of their members, but this strike is now hurting 10,000 small businesses and an industry of 200,000 workers,” Gignard said. “We are relieved that both sides are back on the negotiating table, but we need to strike a deal now to prevent further damage to our industry.”

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Four days after the strike began, Ian Tostensen, president of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association, told Global News that the wine shortages occur because the sector is still battling inflation while recovering from pandemic restrictions.

“We have no access to the product. The product is now the only product available in the system. We are against the ropes,” he said.

“Most restaurants will start showing shortages early next week. We have already missed an order period this week and we may miss one next week as well. ,

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