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The British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union is encouraging people to buy their wine, beer, and spirits at publicly owned liquor stores where they enjoy better selection and lower prices.
Vancouver (25 July 2014)—The British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU/NUPGE) is reaching out to the public to say that when it comes to buying beer, wine and other beverages, where you shop does matter.
Radio ads and video promoting message
The women and men who work at B.C.'s government run public liquor stores are urging British Columbians to buy at public liquor stores for better selection and lower prices—as much as 35 per cent less than private stores.
To help inform people about the issue, the BCGEU/NUPGE has produced a poster, series of radio ads and an online video.
Share the campaign material
Show your support for your fellow union members. Shop public, because where you shop does make a difference.
People can help the campaign by downloading the poster and sharing the radio ads and video (above) with their friends and family.
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