Government Worker Strike in British Columbia Temporarily Closes Cannabis Distribution Centers 

Cannabis distribution centers in British Columbia, Canada, are being
temporarily closed due to a strike by members of the B.C. General Employees
Union (BCGEU), Global News reports. The strike is in its fourth week, and
picket lines have gone up at alcohol and cannabis distribution centers in
British Columbia; however, the sector is unlikely to see an impact for a
few weeks.

In a message to affected industries on Tuesday, the BC Liquor Distribution
Branch said it is implementing quantity limits on all products, except for
beer and Bordeaux wines, until the centers resume normal operations.

“Hospitality customers and retail customers will be limited to three items
per SKU, per day. This includes refreshment beverage products that come in
4-packs, 6-packs and other formats.” — BC Liquor Distribution Branch, in a
notice, via Global News

In all, more than 12,500 public service workers are now engaged in action
at 63 sites across the province, including 33 active picket lines – part of
the longest public strike in B.C. history. The union says it is asking for
an 8.25% pay hike, while the province says it offered a 4.5% increase in
wages and cost-of-living increases over two years.