Workers at Bombardier’s business-jet plant in Toronto have gone on strike after failing to reach a new contract agreement by the Saturday night deadline. The strike involves 1,350 production and office workers at the Pearson Airport facility, where Global-series aircraft are built. Negotiations are set to resume on Monday.
Key Takeaways
- Strike Action: 1,350 workers at Bombardier’s Toronto plant are on strike.
- Negotiation Status: Talks are ongoing and will resume on Monday.
- Previous Strike: Workers previously struck in 2021 before agreeing to a three-year contract.
Background
Labor union Unifor announced on Sunday that the strike commenced after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on a new contract by the deadline on Saturday night. The negotiations continued into Sunday morning and are scheduled to resume on Monday.
Bombardier has expressed its commitment to continuing negotiations and hopes to swiftly reach a mutually beneficial agreement. However, neither side has disclosed details of the ongoing negotiations.
The Strike’s Scope
The strike involves both production and office workers at Bombardier’s plant located at Pearson Airport in Toronto. This facility is responsible for building the Global-series aircraft, a key product in Bombardier’s business jet lineup.
Historical Context
This is not the first time workers at this plant have gone on strike. In the summer of 2021, workers also went on strike for several days before ratifying a three-year contract. That agreement included wage increases and improved pension benefits.
Looking Ahead
As negotiations are set to resume on Monday, both sides are hopeful for a swift resolution. The outcome of these talks will be crucial for the future operations at the Toronto plant and the production of Bombardier’s Global-series aircraft.
Sources
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- Workers who make Bombardier business jets in Toronto are on strike. Talks will resume Monday | WRBL, WRBL.
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