Employees on the picket line at Acadia Toyota in Moncton (CNW Group/Unifor)
Employees at Acadia Toyota in Moncton are back at work today after an agreement was ratified between the union and management.
“We are pleased to see a deal reached that responded to the workers’ demands for increased pay as well as improvements to personal days,” said Linda MacNeil, the Atlantic regional director for Unifor.
“There is power in withholding our labour and in standing together to fight for what’s right. Thank you to every Unifor member and retiree who visited the picket line or sent messages to offer their support and solidarity.”
A deal was reached through a mediator on Tuesday which brought the 18 service technicians, detailers and parts workers in line with other dealerships in the area.
“I’m proud of this crew for standing their ground and demanding competitive wages and a better structure for their weekend scheduling,” said Norbert Levesque, president of Unifor local 4501.
“They will return to work with an improved contract and can hold their heads high knowing they fought for this and won. I know the members are also thankful for the support of loyal customers of the dealership and they look forward to seeing them again soon.”
