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MONCTON-Unifor members at Acadia Toyota in Moncton, N.B., ratified an agreement today with their employer, ending a five-day strike.
“We are pleased to see a deal reached that responded to the workers’ demands for increased pay and improvements to personal days,” said Linda MacNeil, Unifor Atlantic Regional Director. “There is power in withholding our labour and in standing together to fight for what’s right. Thank you to every Unifor member and retiree who visited the picket line or sent messages to offer their support and solidarity.”
A deal was reached through mediator Rick Merrill on Tuesday that brought the 18 service technicians, detailers and parts workers in line with other dealerships in the area.
“I’m proud of this crew for standing their ground and demanding competitive wages and a better structure for their weekend scheduling,” said Norbert Levesque, President of Local 4501. “They will return to work tomorrow with an improved contract and can hold their heads high knowing they fought for this and won. I know the members are also thankful for the support of loyal customers of the dealership and they look forward to seeing them again soon.”
Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.
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