The Canadian Press is reporting that Metro Inc. is filing an unfair labour practice complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board, arguing that Unifor is not bargaining in good faith. More than 3,700 workers at 27 Metro stores across the Greater Toronto Area have been on strike since July 29, 2023.

The move was announced on August 23 after striking Metro workers started picketing two of the grocers’ distribution warehouses. Deliveries of fresh produce are being prevented to other Metro stores and Food Basics stores across the province.

"The union has refused to return to the bargaining table for the purpose of allowing Metro to present an offer in an effort to resolve the current labour conflict, despite repeated invitations on Metro's part,'' said spokesperson Marie-Claude Bacon.

Source: Canadian Press August 25, 2023