Description: As contract negotiations begin, the union representing B.C. government liquor store workers says the government could make millions by opening more stores on Sundays.

Source: The Vancouver Sun

Date: 01/10/2012

Link: http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Union+proposes+Sunday+openings+more+liquor+stores+ahead+talks/5971560/story.html

Related links:

• B.C. government, unionized workers begin negotiations
• CTV story: labour expert predicts confrontation
• B.C. government
• B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union

Questions for discussion:

• Why do you think the union is making this proposal?
• How do you think the public will respond to this proposal?
• How do you think the government will respond?
• What is a “cooperative gains” mandate?
• What arguments can you think of in favour of and against a wage freeze for public sector workers?