If you're looking to get a bottle of wine, some beer, or any alcoholic beverage in Dauphin and Swan River later this week, you have to slightly change your plans.
All unionized staff at Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries will strike on Wednesday and Thursday. That means the Liquor Mart in Dauphin and Swan River and many others across the province will be closed for the two days. MLL and MGEU continue to work at the bargaining table; however, MGEU is not happy with the current offer.
At this point, a two per cent wage increase each year was sent to MGEU, but it was declined. Kyle Ross, president of Manitoba General Employees Union, says they are looking for a 3.3 per cent wage increase, the same that Heather Stefanson and her cabinet are set to receive.
It is expected that the Liquor Mart in Dauphin and Swan River will be back open on Friday.
