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'We have said from the beginning that all members at MPI need wage increases that help them start to catch up and keep up. This latest offer leaves far too many members behind.'
Approximately 1,700 unionized MPI employees are expected to be on the picket line beginning Monday at 7:30 a.m. if a new contract isn't negotiated by end of day Sunday.
The Manitoba Government & General Employees' Union says the union's bargaining committee is recommending members accept the latest offer from the Crown corporation.
This comes after multiple, indefinite store closures over the August Long Weekend and the closure of all Liquor Mart Express locations in Winnipeg.
A release from the Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union said all liquor store workers in Winnipeg and Brandon will continue strike action.