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[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This is the best summary I could come up with:


Charles, a single mom of two children in their twenties, said when she lost financial support from their father earlier this year, she sold their home in June and found a more affordable place.

Charles is one of more than 3,000 workers at 27 Metro locations in the Greater Toronto on strike amid growing concerns over wages.

Rejecting a tentative collective agreement like this one is rare, said Larry Savage, a labour studies professor at Brock University.

"It provided significant increases for our employees over the 4 years of the collective agreement in addition to improved pension and benefits, building on working conditions that are already among the highest in the industry which were negotiated with this union."

"Having the best contract in the sector means nothing if you're a worker who can't pay your rent, or your utility bills or afford food from the very store you work."

Krystal Barr, a meat manager for Metro, has been with the store for 19 years and hopes the strike can not only increase wages but also benefits.


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