E.G. On Liquor Portion Amid Ongoing Strike Industry Group Says

The Alliance of Beverage Licenses of BC (ABLE BC) says government officials have informed it that all customers, including bars, pubs, restaurants and the public, will be limited to three servings of each individual drink, with except beer. This includes soft drink products that come in 4-packs, 6-packs and other formats and will be counted as one product. This will remain in effect until the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) distribution centers resume operations. In a statement, LDB said it wants to support the hospitality industry, particularly smaller businesses and retail customers. “(These) measures will support equal access to the product to ensure that as many customers as possible are served,” the agency said. Story continues below ad “This is crazy. The only reason BC Liquor Stores are holding back is because of the BCGEU strike, which is shutting down BC’s vital liquor distribution warehouses,” said Jeff Guignard, Executive Director of ABLE BC at a announcement.

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These limits will affect everyone who makes purchases at BC liquor stores, including pubs, bars and restaurants. “That the BCGEU strike continues to disrupt our entire industry is deeply disappointing for pubs and restaurants still struggling to recover from the economic damage of the pandemic,” Guignard said. 5:20 BCGEU strike: How it could affect BC’s hospitality industry Previous Video Next Video BC’s private liquor stores will not apply similar restrictions. “We will continue to serve our customers to the best of our ability while supplies last,” said Guignard. “This has to be stopped before it gets worse. We urge both sides to return to the negotiating table immediately before this strike causes further damage to BC’s economy.” Story continues below ad As the limit is linked to the individual product’s SKU (bar code), examples of purchases that fit within the quantity limit could include:

Three bottles of one type of vodka and three bottles of another type of vodka. Three six-packs of soft drinks, three bottles of wine and three bottles of another type of wine.

The order comes as striking members of the General Employees Union of BC pound liquor distribution warehouses for a fifth day. So far, the province has offered BCGEU salary increases totaling about 11 percent over three years, with a $2,500 signing bonus. Provincial officials hope a deal with the union, among B.C.’s largest, will set in motion a chain of dominoes to resolve disputes with the other public sectors. The Hospital Workers Union has broken off negotiations with the province, and the nurses won’t start until the fall. At the table right now is the BC Teachers Federation (BCTF). Union president Clint Johnston said the province’s latest offer is well below what teachers are seeking, but there has been movement. In a statement from the Restaurant and Food Service Union of BC, officials said they have directed their “anger publicly at the BCGEU and the irresponsibility of their actions that harm our fragile industry. Story continues below ad “We are making sure that the public and the government are aware of the damage that this controversy is causing that we are not a party to.” Global News has reached out to BCGEU for comment. More to come. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.

title: “E.G. On Liquor Portion Amid Ongoing Strike Industry Group Says Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-04” author: “Jenna Strahan”

The Alliance of Beverage Licenses of BC (ABLE BC) says government officials have informed it that all customers, including bars, pubs, restaurants and the public, will be limited to three servings of each individual drink, with except beer. This includes soft drink products that come in 4-packs, 6-packs and other formats and will be counted as one product. This will remain in effect until the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) distribution centers resume operations. In a statement, LDB said it wants to support the hospitality industry, particularly smaller businesses and retail customers. “(These) measures will support equal access to the product to ensure that as many customers as possible are served,” the agency said. Story continues below ad “This is crazy. The only reason BC Liquor Stores are holding back is because of the BCGEU strike, which is shutting down BC’s vital liquor distribution warehouses,” said Jeff Guignard, Executive Director of ABLE BC at a announcement.

		Read more: Pressure mounts on BC government as public sector strike continues 		

These limits will affect everyone who makes purchases at BC liquor stores, including pubs, bars and restaurants. “That the BCGEU strike continues to disrupt our entire industry is deeply disappointing for pubs and restaurants still struggling to recover from the economic damage of the pandemic,” Guignard said. 5:20 BCGEU strike: How it could affect BC’s hospitality industry Previous Video Next Video BC’s private liquor stores will not apply similar restrictions. “We will continue to serve our customers to the best of our ability while supplies last,” said Guignard. “This has to be stopped before it gets worse. We urge both sides to return to the negotiating table immediately before this strike causes further damage to BC’s economy.” Story continues below ad As the limit is linked to the individual product’s SKU (bar code), examples of purchases that fit within the quantity limit could include:

Three bottles of one type of vodka and three bottles of another type of vodka. Three six-packs of soft drinks, three bottles of wine and three bottles of another type of wine.

The order comes as striking members of the General Employees Union of BC pound liquor distribution warehouses for a fifth day. So far, the province has offered BCGEU salary increases totaling about 11 percent over three years, with a $2,500 signing bonus. Provincial officials hope a deal with the union, among B.C.’s largest, will set in motion a chain of dominoes to resolve disputes with the other public sectors. The Hospital Workers Union has broken off negotiations with the province, and the nurses won’t start until the fall. At the table right now is the BC Teachers Federation (BCTF). Union president Clint Johnston said the province’s latest offer is well below what teachers are seeking, but there has been movement. In a statement from the Restaurant and Food Service Union of BC, officials said they have directed their “anger publicly at the BCGEU and the irresponsibility of their actions that harm our fragile industry. Story continues below ad “We are making sure that the public and the government are aware of the damage that this controversy is causing that we are not a party to.” Global News has reached out to BCGEU for comment. More to come. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.

title: “E.G. On Liquor Portion Amid Ongoing Strike Industry Group Says Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-11” author: “William Walker”

The Alliance of Beverage Licenses of BC (ABLE BC) says government officials have informed it that all customers, including bars, pubs, restaurants and the public, will be limited to three servings of each individual drink, with except beer. This includes soft drink products that come in 4-packs, 6-packs and other formats and will be counted as one product. This will remain in effect until the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) distribution centers resume operations. In a statement, LDB said it wants to support the hospitality industry, particularly smaller businesses and retail customers. “(These) measures will support equal access to the product to ensure that as many customers as possible are served,” the agency said. Story continues below ad “This is crazy. The only reason BC Liquor Stores are holding back is because of the BCGEU strike, which is shutting down BC’s vital liquor distribution warehouses,” said Jeff Guignard, Executive Director of ABLE BC at a announcement.

		Read more: Pressure mounts on BC government as public sector strike continues 		

These limits will affect everyone who makes purchases at BC liquor stores, including pubs, bars and restaurants. “That the BCGEU strike continues to disrupt our entire industry is deeply disappointing for pubs and restaurants still struggling to recover from the economic damage of the pandemic,” Guignard said. 5:20 BCGEU strike: How it could affect BC’s hospitality industry Previous Video Next Video BC’s private liquor stores will not apply similar restrictions. “We will continue to serve our customers to the best of our ability while supplies last,” said Guignard. “This has to be stopped before it gets worse. We urge both sides to return to the negotiating table immediately before this strike causes further damage to BC’s economy.” Story continues below ad As the limit is linked to the individual product’s SKU (bar code), examples of purchases that fit within the quantity limit could include:

Three bottles of one type of vodka and three bottles of another type of vodka. Three six-packs of soft drinks, three bottles of wine and three bottles of another type of wine.

The order comes as striking members of the General Employees Union of BC pound liquor distribution warehouses for a fifth day. So far, the province has offered BCGEU salary increases totaling about 11 percent over three years, with a $2,500 signing bonus. Provincial officials hope a deal with the union, among B.C.’s largest, will set in motion a chain of dominoes to resolve disputes with the other public sectors. The Hospital Workers Union has broken off negotiations with the province, and the nurses won’t start until the fall. At the table right now is the BC Teachers Federation (BCTF). Union president Clint Johnston said the province’s latest offer is well below what teachers are seeking, but there has been movement. In a statement from the Restaurant and Food Service Union of BC, officials said they have directed their “anger publicly at the BCGEU and the irresponsibility of their actions that harm our fragile industry. Story continues below ad “We are making sure that the public and the government are aware of the damage that this controversy is causing that we are not a party to.” Global News has reached out to BCGEU for comment. More to come. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.

title: “E.G. On Liquor Portion Amid Ongoing Strike Industry Group Says Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-16” author: “Charles Howell”

The Alliance of Beverage Licenses of BC (ABLE BC) says government officials have informed it that all customers, including bars, pubs, restaurants and the public, will be limited to three servings of each individual drink, with except beer. This includes soft drink products that come in 4-packs, 6-packs and other formats and will be counted as one product. This will remain in effect until the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) distribution centers resume operations. In a statement, LDB said it wants to support the hospitality industry, particularly smaller businesses and retail customers. “(These) measures will support equal access to the product to ensure that as many customers as possible are served,” the agency said. Story continues below ad “This is crazy. The only reason BC Liquor Stores are holding back is because of the BCGEU strike, which is shutting down BC’s vital liquor distribution warehouses,” said Jeff Guignard, Executive Director of ABLE BC at a announcement.

		Read more: Pressure mounts on BC government as public sector strike continues 		

These limits will affect everyone who makes purchases at BC liquor stores, including pubs, bars and restaurants. “That the BCGEU strike continues to disrupt our entire industry is deeply disappointing for pubs and restaurants still struggling to recover from the economic damage of the pandemic,” Guignard said. 5:20 BCGEU strike: How it could affect BC’s hospitality industry Previous Video Next Video BC’s private liquor stores will not apply similar restrictions. “We will continue to serve our customers to the best of our ability while supplies last,” said Guignard. “This has to be stopped before it gets worse. We urge both sides to return to the negotiating table immediately before this strike causes further damage to BC’s economy.” Story continues below ad As the limit is linked to the individual product’s SKU (bar code), examples of purchases that fit within the quantity limit could include:

Three bottles of one type of vodka and three bottles of another type of vodka. Three six-packs of soft drinks, three bottles of wine and three bottles of another type of wine.

The order comes as striking members of the General Employees Union of BC pound liquor distribution warehouses for a fifth day. So far, the province has offered BCGEU salary increases totaling about 11 percent over three years, with a $2,500 signing bonus. Provincial officials hope a deal with the union, among B.C.’s largest, will set in motion a chain of dominoes to resolve disputes with the other public sectors. The Hospital Workers Union has broken off negotiations with the province, and the nurses won’t start until the fall. At the table right now is the BC Teachers Federation (BCTF). Union president Clint Johnston said the province’s latest offer is well below what teachers are seeking, but there has been movement. In a statement from the Restaurant and Food Service Union of BC, officials said they have directed their “anger publicly at the BCGEU and the irresponsibility of their actions that harm our fragile industry. Story continues below ad “We are making sure that the public and the government are aware of the damage that this controversy is causing that we are not a party to.” Global News has reached out to BCGEU for comment. More to come. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.