Bombardier aircraft assembly workers still on strike after union rejects latest offer
Kitchener-Waterloo
July 3
Thousands of Bombardier aircraft assembly workers in Kitchener-Waterloo are still on strike after their union rejected the company's latest offer. The strike began on May 15, and there is no end in sight.
The union, Unifor, is asking for a 20 per cent wage increase over three years, while the company is offering a 12 per cent increase over the same period. The union also wants the company to guarantee that there will be no layoffs for the duration of the contract, while the company says it needs the flexibility to lay off workers if necessary.
The strike is having a significant impact on Bombardier's production schedule. The company has already announced that it will be delaying the delivery of several aircraft, and it is possible that the strike could cause further delays.
The strike is also having a negative impact on the local economy. Many businesses in Kitchener-Waterloo rely on Bombardier for business, and the strike is causing them to lose money.
The strike is a reminder of the challenges facing the Canadian manufacturing sector. Bombardier is one of Canada's largest manufacturers, and the strike is a sign that the sector is struggling.
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