Liquor store closures on-going

When the Liberals took office there were 289 private liquor stores. Now there are approximately 600. So far there is no evidence that has provided better service, better rpices, or more responsible liquor distribution. although the BCGEU won some restrictions on store closures, the provincial government continues to encourage private companies. We are determined to make sure consumers, workers, and communities all benefit from any sales of alcohol.

Updates

• Heyman debates private liquor tax discount - January 23, 2007

• Liquor stores busted in sting - Prince George Citizen - May 16, 2006

Studies and Statistics

• Consumers' Assoc. 2006 study: Does the LDB system work for British Columbians?
• Consumers' Assoc. 2003 study: Liquor privatization means higher prices for consumers
• Sobering Result: Alberta Liquor Retailing Ten Years after Privatization- Parkland Institute report
• Closing B.C. Liquor Stores is bad for consumers, bad for workers, and bad for communities - BCGEU information report
• Public Health Approach to Alcohol Policy - A report of the Provincial Health Officer
• Alberta liquor offences after privatization - statistics

Campaign materials

• Soon closing forever? - colour PDF information leaflet
• More for beer?
• Bring 'em back alive
• Coming soon to our community
• Sample community petition against closures
• Please shop union
• Ten reasons
• Reopen our Liquor Store - sample petition (MS Word)