Thank you for making a difference for thousands of people in need." The release concluded by stating, "This is why it is important for us, despite the context of the last few weeks, to maintain our commitment to the food banks of Quebec. At the dawn of this festive season, many Quebecers are under considerable financial stress." "Despite the challenges we face, it is important to remember that every month in Quebec, more than 600,000 people face a very real challenge: being able to feed themselves adequately every day. The public was further informed that "it may take a few weeks before the situation returns to normal throughout our network, but we are sparing no effort to get there." So, any alcohol you were planning on buying for your holiday parties this year may take a little longer to locate than you anticipated.īut Dagenais added an important reminder to those who may be upset about not being able to find their favourite bottle on the shelves right now. This article’s cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.ĭagenais went on to explain that the strike is causing a disruption in its operations, which "were already weakened by challenges linked to the pandemic." The CEO reminded everyone that while people wait for everything to get back to its ordinary order, they can always rely on store advisors to help them find whatever they may be looking for. Dagenais stressed, "While we are doing our utmost to replenish the shelves of our 400 stores as quickly as possible, a few weeks will be required before your store returns to looking like it used to." "It is my pleasure to inform you that the December 14th agreement in principle with the union representing our distribution centre employees was approved by a margin of 86.3% at union meetings held yesterday afternoon in Québec and this morning in Montréal," Catherine Dagenais, President and Chief Executive Officer of the SAQ, wrote in the release.ĭagenais said this agreement enables the company to focus "on the future" and on restocking the shelves in the stores so that people can finally find their favourite bottles again.īut, we're going to have to be patient. SAQ employees had already engaged in a surprise 24-hour strike on November 16 to demand better working conditions and a wage increase. "The management of the Crown Corporation refuses to address this issue and therefore lacks seriousness at the bargaining table." This shortage is causing health and safety problems in the workplace." The wages of these workers are no longer competitive and they have to work too much overtime because of the labour shortage. In a press release, CUPE union advisor Michel Gratton said, "SAQ management is forcing our hand. Some Quebecers seemed rather surprised by the lack of products and wondered why the store was out of stock: "That's why there was nothing when we went," exclaimed this user. One-third of the wines were missing, it was empty," another person explained. "It already looked like this Saturday at the SAQ.
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In the comments on Narcity Québec's Facebook post, one user, Sandra Ouellet, filmed their experience at the SAQ in Pointe-aux-Trembles on Sunday, November 21, showing the nearly empty shelves in the store.
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On social networks, some Quebecers have noted that multiple products are missing from stores. "This could temporarily reduce the supply of products available in stores," SAQ spokesperson Yann Langlais-Plante told Narcity, which was clear at an SAQ in Griffintown where the shelves were rather empty.
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The strike is also disrupting delivery to branches, restaurants, bars, grocery stores and convenience stores. This strike has clearly caused a break in the supply chain and it's becoming apparent on stores' shelves - right before Christmas when people are likely hitting the SAQ the most.
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On November 22, nearly 800 Société des alcools du Québec ( SAQ) employees working in the warehouses and delivery have called another general strike until November 24.