Unifor kicks off grocery talks with 100 per cent strike vote by ‘fed up’ workers
“It’s really just hard that we’re putting in everything we have for this company. And we’re not getting back what we feel we deserve,” said Cook.Between the pandemic and the briefness of hero pay, ongoing inflation and grocers’ profits, the grocery sector is in the midst of a “perfect storm,” said Ross, leading to more labour militancy — and not just in the grocery sector.
She said the 100-per-cent strike vote shows workers are ready to do whatever it takes to get what they deserve, and she thinks grocery store workers across the country will be approaching the bargaining table with the same kind of resolve. “They risked their health and safety every single day, to go to work for a job that in many cases was not paying them a decent wage,” she said.“Enough is enough here. We have to make good improvements in this collective agreement, and the resolve of our members is very strong. And I think this strike vote clearly shows they’re prepared to fight if they need to.”
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