Members at Metro Ogilvie in Ottawa ratify wage and language improvements
July 6, 2022Oak Pharmacy members achieve wage increases and language improvements in new contract
May 29, 2023UFCW Locals 175 & 633 provincial agreement with Metro Ontario Inc. ratifies
March 12, 2022Metro Kanata members secure first collective agreement
September 9, 2020Metro Bayridge members ratify
October 3, 2019Metro Ogilvie members achieve new contract
May 10, 2019Celebrating and Saving Lives!
October 31, 2018Member at Metro celebrates 50 years of work
August 14, 20186,500 Members at Metro ratify new agreement
May 25, 2018Tentative deal reached with Metro
May 4, 2018Metro negotiations resume on April 4th
April 5, 2018Members at Metro Arnprior recognized for customer service
March 15, 2018Metro Beechwood members secure new agreement
March 15, 2017UFCW Locals 175 & 633 members vote on proposed Windsor Metro conversions
May 30, 2016Members at Metro (The Barn Markets) vote 99.6% in favour of strike action
March 8, 2016Metro Kanata members ratify wage increases, paid sick days and language improvements
October 20, 2023Metro Payroll Deduction Campaign a Success
January 15, 2024Metro Beechwood ratifies
February 12, 2024Metro Barry’s Bay workers vote to Join Union.
February 26, 2024On October 25, 2023, the franchisee owners of the Metro store in Barry’s Bay, Ontario, announced their retirement, and that the store would be taken over by Metro corporate.
As a result of the news, workers contacted UFCW Locals 175 & 633 representatives in the area to discuss their options. Workers were faced with much uncertainty and were worried about their job security, securing scheduling rights and wages, benefits and pension, and ensuring income retention in the rural area where employment can be scarce.