April 24, 2024

BCGEU says petition against privatization of liquor distribution services getting lots of signatures

The BC Government and Service Employees Union petition against the Province's attempt to privatize liquor distribution services is drawing lots of signatures. "We have got close to 20,000 names on this petition so far." BCGEU Spokesperson Evan Stewart says they are gathering even more signatures... "When you tell people that the … [Read more...]

Former political strategist for the premier to potentially benefit from liquor warehouse privatization

The BC government's decision to privatize liquor warehousing and distribution could be very lucrative for a former political strategist for the premier, according to a blogger. Bob Mackin says "Progressive Strategies" has been lobbying the government on behalf of "Exel Logistics" to come up with a new liquor distribution system. Mackin … [Read more...]