/R E P E A T -- MEDIA ADVISORY - LCBO workers in Hamilton to stage information rally April 19/

HAMILTON, ON, April 18, 2013 /CNW/ - OPSEU members of the LCBO in Hamilton will stage an information picket outside the retail outlet at 233 Dundurn Street S. on Friday April 19 from noon to 1:00 p.m. to support their bargaining team in contract negotiations with the Crown-owned retail giant.

The Hamilton info picket will coincide with rallies in Toronto, London, Peterborough, Ottawa, Sudbury and Thunder Bay.

On April 9, LCBO workers voted 95 per cent in favour of strike action should contract talks break down. The employees' contract with management expired on March 31. Talks continue.

The main issues in negotiations include wages and benefits, job security and improved health and safety standards.

The Hamilton Information picket will be held at the following location from noon to 1:00 p.m. Friday April 19:

LCBO Store 143
233 Dundurn St. S.

SOURCE: Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU)

Greg Hamara
OPSEU Communications 
Tel: [phone]

Emily Visser
OPSEU Communications [French] 
Tel: [phone]

Shawn Swayze
OPSEU Mobilizer 
905-973-3730