Booze strike means no alcohol at some BC Liquor stores. Here are the alternatives
Global News
Dozens of BC Liquor Stores are closed due to the ongoing strike by B.C. General Employees Union workers. While some remain open, there are also other alternatives.
As the B.C. General Employees’ Union is set to resume talks with the government, the strike by thousands of workers continues, with many BC Liquor Stores shut down.
The strike by workers picked up on Friday, with more workers walking off the job at 17 additional BC Liquor locations, as well as at the Ministry of the Attorney General.
This action brings the total number of liquor stores on strike to 77, with more than 15,000 members of the public service engaged in job action provincewide, according to the BCGEU.
The strike has also been extended to include B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch warehouses, offices, wholesale operations and retail stores.
But for British Columbians hoping to still pick up alcohol, some stores remain open, as do some private businesses not associated with BC Liquor.
While BC Liquor Stores are the dominant location for alcohol sales in B.C., several privately-owned businesses are still open for your beverage needs across B.C.
Breweries, distilleries, wineries and cideries in B.C. are also open to serve a wide range of liquor.
You can still get your liquor needs serviced at the province’s various bars and restaurants, but the president of B.C. Restaurant and Services Association Ian Tostenson warned customers last week that shortages were expected in the coming days.
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