An 18-day strike that brought Global 5500, 6500, and 7500 assembly to a halt at Bombardier’s production facility at Toronto Pearson Airport ended this morning. The 1,350 unionized plant workers, represented by Unifor Locals 112 and 673, ratified a three-year collective agreement today that provides a 12.5% wage increase over that span.
It also increases pension contributions and ensures better job security via work commitments for union members over the entire Global fleet, including the forthcoming Model 8000 and any future derivatives.
“Our union’s top priority in these negotiations was to secure an agreement that reflects our members’ skills, hard work, and dedication which have made Bombardier’s Global jet program so successful,” said Unifor national president Lana Payne. “After a highly effective strike, I am proud to say that our members ratified a landmark agreement that delivers a substantial economic package at a time when aerospace workers need it most.”
In a statement, Bombardier said it “is committed to the [Toronto] site and the continued success of its industry-leading Global family of aircraft, for which normal assembly operations will resume today.” Bombardier opened the $500 million aircraft production facility in early May.