Yesterday, Montreal-West outside workers, who are members of the Montreal union of amalgamated outside workers (CUPE 301), unanimously voted in favour of pressure tactics up to and including strike action.
“To get the deadlocked talks moving again, union members gave their union this mandate to support their bargaining committee. They have really mobilized to improve their working conditions,” declared Jean-Pierre Lauzon, president of CUPE 301.
The collective agreement expired on December 31, 2023, and the parties have been negotiating since March 2024.
Wage catch-up is the major issue. Members have incurred a significant loss of purchasing power in the wake of high recent inflation.