Toronto area Metro grocery workers could strike as soon as tonight: Unifor

Metro grocery retailer staff within the Greater Toronto Area are gearing as much as strike as early as tonight, as bargaining continues between the retailer and a few 3,700 staff.

Employees at 27 Metro shops within the GTA may strike as early as 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday.

Unifor, the nationwide union representing the Metro staff, known as a strike vote earlier than bargaining started, garnering 100 per cent help for the job motion if a deal can’t be reached.

The union says progress has been made since negotiations started June 26, however main wage, profit and different financial points stay excellent.

Unifor nationwide president Lana Payne says the bargaining committee is ready to barter day and evening to get a good deal for staff.

She says Metro staff deserve an settlement that addresses affordability challenges and helps staff profit from the corporate’s earnings.

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed July 18, 2023.