August 2022: BCGEU Strike - impact on BC's private liquor and cannabis industries
1.
What percentage of your alcohol/cannabis inventory is currently stocked out due to the strike?
Less than 5%
5%-25%
26%-50%
51%-75%
76%-100%
2.
How much profit have you lost due to stock outs caused by the strike?
There has been no impact on my profitability
Less than $5000
$5000-$20,000
$20,000-$40,000
$40,000-$60,000
$60,000-$80,000
More than $80,000
3.
Have you had to lay off staff due to a lack of alcohol/cannabis inventory caused by the strike?
Yes
No
No, but I have had to reduce labour hours due to a loss of business
Not yet, but I expect to if the strike continues any longer
4.
If you answered yes, what percentage of your labour force has been laid off?
Less than 5%
5%-25%
26%-50%
51%-75%
76%-100%
5.
Has the strike impacted your operating hours?
No, operating hours have remained the same
Yes, I have reduced operating hours by 20% or less
Yes, I have reduced operating hours by 20% or more
Not yet, but I expect to reduce operating hours if the strike continues any longer
Not yet, but I expect to temporarily close my business if the strike continues any longer
6.
Have you had to cancel events or promotions due to a lack of alcohol/cannabis inventory?
Yes
No
Not yet, but I expect to if the strike continues any longer
7.
If you answered yes, how much profit does the cancelled event or promotion represent?
There has been no impact on my profitability
Less than $5000
$5000-$20,000
$20,000-$40,000
$40,000-$60,000
$60,000-$80,000
More than $80,000
8.
For hospitality businesses, have you experienced a stricter purchasing limit from your local BC Liquor store than the mandated 3 per SKU per day limit?
Yes
No
9.
If you answered yes, please provide details about how your purchases have been even further limited.
10.
Are you worried about the viability of your business because of this strike?
Yes
No
Not yet, but I will be if the strike continues any longer
Please provide comments
11.
Please share any other comments you have about the impact the BCGEU strike has had on your business.
12.
Where is your business located?
Vancouver, Coast and Mountains
Vancouver Island
Thompson Okanagan
Northern BC
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
Kootenay Rockies
Multiple regions
Other (please specify)
13.
Which of the following best describes your business?
Bar
Pub
Nightclub
Restaurant
Combination of restaurant and bar
Accommodation
Private club
Private liquor store
Wine store
Cannabis retail
Multiple license types
Brewery
Winery
Distillery
Cidery
Agency
Other (please specify)
