An early solution is expected as 'Unifor Local 112 and 673' have reached a tentative agreement with Bombardier Aviation at its Downsview plant in north Toronto.
'I would like to congratulate the Local 112 and 673 bargaining teams for their hard work and dedication throughout these negotiations,' said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. 'Reaching a settlement with Bombardier brings us one step closer to resolving the labour dispute at Downsview. Our union can now focus all of its efforts on reaching an agreement with De Havilland.'
The union says locals 112 and 673 reached an agreement days after it launched a strike against the business jet manufacturer and De Havilland, which make Dash 8 turboprops at the facility.
'We could not have reached a fair settlement that addresses the union's key priorities at Bombardier without the support and solidarity of our members throughout the bargaining process and on the picket lines,' said Scott McIlmoyle, Unifor Local 112 President.
The union has said pensions, use of contractors and erosion of bargaining unit work were key issues at Bombardier, while the future of the Dash 8 program is the focus of talks with De Havilland.
Bombardier says it expects all will return to normal once the deal is ratified.
“Upon ratification, the mutually beneficial agreements will help secure the future of aerospace manufacturing in Toronto,” said Bombarider.
Unifor national president Jerry Dias says the union can now focus all of its efforts on reaching an agreement with De Havilland.
“Our membership gave us a strong mandate, after a difficult set of negotiations we have managed to reach a tentative agreement with Bombardier,” added local president Maryellen McIlmoyle, in a news release. “We remain at the table determined to continue negotiations with De Havilland.”
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