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LCBO Strike Initiatives - 24 June, 2009

    Breaking News: Tentative Deal Reached In LCBO Talks


    A tentative deal has been reached in the LCBO talks, avoiding a strike that would have shut down or restricted access to some liquor stores in the province. Talks had been extended since a midnight deadline passed on Wednesday. Via Citynews.ca

    Breaking News – Strike Deadline Extended to June 24th in LCBO Contract Talks


    The Ontario Public Service Employees Union and the LCBO have agreed to an extension on the strike deadline that had been set for 12:01am. June 24.


    WineAlign Announces Free Services During LCBO Strike


    As of Wednesday June 24, 2009 at 12:01am employees of the LCBO are in a legal strike position. According LCBO spokesman, Chris Layton, the LCBO intends to deploy management staff to keep some stores open in the event of a strike.

    With LCBO management running select LCBO stores, consumers can expect there will be limited staffing and no Product Consultants to help consumers with their wine selections. While our service could never replace the expertise of the LCBO staff, WineAlign can help you make smart, informed purchasing decisions.

    In order to help consumers cope with the LCBO strike WineAlign is implementing two initiatives:

    Throughout the strike period, WineAlign will be offering access to our premium service with detailed critics’ reviews FREE OF CHARGE.*

    By the end of the day Wednesday, and dependent on information provided by the LCBO, WineAlign will also provide consumers with the ability to find wine at stores that are open that day as management rotates through stores.

    Together these changes will enable consumers to find top rated wine, in any price range, in stock, at the store that is currently open closest to them.


    WineAlign processes thousands of wine reviews and thousands of wines to create ranked lists of the top rated wines available in stock at your local LCBO. The service helps consumers answer the question, “What is the top-rated Pinot Noir under $25 in this store?”

    You can also follow strike developments on our Blog or follow us on twitter @WineAlign with the hashtag #lcbostrike.

    *WineAlign members who have already subscribed to the premium service, will have additional days added to their subscription period to reflect the strike period.

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