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The union representing liquor store workers has negotiated a deal to avert a strike just before the holiday season.

A tentative agreement was reached Thursday night between the bargaining committee for Manitoba Government Employees Union’s 868 liquor workers and the negotiating team representing Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation (MBLL).

The Union is recommending workers approve the deal, the union said this morning.

Workers had voted 97 per cent in favour of strike action earlier this week.

"When the employer tabled a final offer so close to the holiday season, which is the corporation’s busiest time and a time when Manitobans gather to celebrate with family and friends, we knew the pressure would be on our bargaining committee," said MGEU president Michelle Gawronsky.

"I am very proud of the work they have done, and the solidarity shown by this entire group of employees."

"This was not an easy process for anyone, and it’s important to remember that these workers have families of their own who were facing the uncertainty of a possible strike over the holiday season, but the hard work done here has resulted in a deal the bargaining committee can recommend acceptance of."

Ratification meetings will soon be held to determine if a majority of members will either vote to accept or reject the employer’s latest offer.