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Members of Local 146Q working at Purolator rejected a final offer from the employer by a vote of 72 per cent.
“This result is a clear sign of our members’ outrage at the employer’s lack of consideration for them. They are disappointed and frustrated with the monetary offers presented by the employer,” explained Serge Dupont, Assistant to the Unifor Quebec Director.
It should be noted that the members had previously voted 78 per cent in favour of a strike mandate during meetings held over the weekend of September 14.
“Despite the strike vote, the employer has persisted in its attitude of arrogance and contempt for employees by making a final offer that was almost identical to a previous one. Our members told us at the meetings that they are willing to go all the way to obtain wage offers that meet their expectations and allow them to maintain their quality of life instead of diminishing it,” added Brother Dupont.
A mediator has been appointed in the dispute. The union can decide to exercise its strike mandate at any time with a minimum notice of 72 hours following the mediation period, which would be October 21.
Purolator employs some 164 Unifor members in Quebec, working as counter agents in pick-up and delivery locations and in customer service.
