Quebec Liquor Store Workers Successfully Negotiate New Collective Bargaining Agreement Following 2-Year Battle

December 7, 2024 TruthUSA

After two years of negotiations, a new collective agreement has been secured by members of a union representing over 5,000 Quebec liquor store employees. The province-owned company has come to an agreement with the union, with more than 2,300 union members voting on Friday. 71 percent of members voted in favor of adopting the agreement reached in November.

The union has announced that worker salaries will see a nearly 20 percent increase over the next six years, and there will be improvements in the predictability of employee schedules. Additionally, the creation of 60 additional wine adviser positions will bring the total from 155 to 215. Insurance access for part-time workers will also be enhanced through this agreement.

Despite dealing with what they describe as an “uncompromising employer,” union president Lisa Courtemanche notes that they were able to secure greater job security and improve the quality of life for workers. The Quebec Liquor Corp. employees spent a total of five days on strike in the past eight months.