MONTRÉAL, June 16,
2024 /CNW/ - METRO is pleased to announce that the
unionized employees of its Grocery distribution centre in Montréal,
represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local
501, have ratified a new five-year collective agreement.
"We are pleased to have renewed the collective agreement for
employees at our Grocery distribution centre in Montréal," said
Caroline Larocque, Vice President,
Logistics and Distribution, Québec. "We believe this new collective
agreement, which was unanimously recommended by the employee
bargaining committee, is fair, balanced and respectful of the needs
of customers, employees and merchants. This agreement ensures that
our employees continue to enjoy competitive working
conditions."
About METRO INC.
With annual sales of more than $20
billion, METRO Inc. is a food and pharmacy leader in Québec
and Ontario, providing employment
to more than 97,000 people. Its purpose is to Nourish the health
and well-being of our communities. As a retailer, franchisor,
distributor, manufacturer, and provider of eCommerce services, the
company operates or services a network of some 980 food stores
under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food
Basics, Adonis and Première Moisson, and 640 pharmacies primarily
under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Food Basics
Pharmacy banners. For more details, visit corpo.metro.ca.
SOURCE METRO INC.