Viterra workers in Bécancour to start tenth week on strike

Unifor members at Viterra's canola and soybean processing and refining plant in Bécancour are entering their ninth week on strike. Since the beginning of this conflict, the 85 members of Local 2022 have shown exemplary determination in the face of the employer's inadequate proposals.

The parties have continued to negotiate in the presence of a conciliator, but unfortunately the employer persists in making unacceptable offers and shows no real willingness to settle the dispute.

We warmly invite all Unifor members to come and support our colleagues on the picket line. Each visit brings valuable motivation and energy to our members in struggle.

You can also help them financially. Cheques can be made payable to Unifor Local 2022 and sent to the attention of:

Unifor Trois-Rivières
c/o Marc-André Paré
7080 boul. Marion, Suite 102
Trois-Rivières, QC G9A 6G4

The members at Viterra would like to express their deep gratitude to all those who have already lent their support. Your solidarity is a tremendous source of motivation for our striking members. We thank Alexandre Leduc of Québec Solidaire and Louis Plamondon, Bloc Québécois MP for Bécancour-Nicolet-Saurel, whose presence on the picket line was greatly appreciated. Their support is crucial in keeping up the pressure on the employer and showing that our struggle is supported beyond the union.