The Union representing Ontario Beer Store workers is calling on the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to reject the proposal by 7-Eleven to sell alcohol for on-site consumption at 61 of it’s Ontario convenience stores.
John Nock, President of UFCW Canada Local 12R24 says that his members work hard to sell beer safely and responsibly. They are trained to handle age checks, refuse service to intoxicated people, report suspected impaired drivers and work closely with law enforcement to protect the public.
He continues to say that it’s obvious that 7-Eleven is trying to find a backdoor to sell alcohol in convenience stores at a time when small businesses and workers are struggling with the economic devastation of the Covid-19 pandemic. The AGCO should shut down this proposal immediately.
He says that the bar scheme has major consequences that will make our communities less safe. Their low wage clerks will have to serve alcohol late at night while also dealing with everything else going on in the store.
Families living near these 7-Elevens will have to deal with more alcohol-related mischief and crime in their neighbourhoods he says.
You can contact John Nock at [email protected]
