METRO Inc. expressed disappointment over the decision of unionized employees at its Produce distribution centre in Laval, as well as those in transportation and the head office, to go on strike. Caroline Larocque, Vice President of Logistics and Distribution for Québec, stated that the company has been negotiating with the union for several months to reach an agreement that satisfies both employees and customers in a competitive market. In response to the strike, METRO has activated its contingency plan to ensure a normal supply of products to its stores.
The company remains committed to reaching a negotiated agreement as soon as possible while implementing measures to meet customer needs during the strike.
METRO INC. is a Canada-based company, which specializes in food and pharmacy in Quebec and Ontario. As a retailer, franchisor, distributor, manufacturer, and provider of e-commerce services, the Company operates or services a network of approximately 995 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis and Premiere Moisson, and some 640 pharmacies primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Food Basics Pharmacy banners. Under the concept of Marche and Depot, Super C banner offers consumers access to a range of grocery products. Food Basics is a discount store providing low priced quality products to value-seeking customers across Ontario. Brunet’s engagement is to provide Quebecers with personalized advice and services related to their health. Food Basics Pharmacy is a full-service pharmacy and offers customers professional services such as health reminders, blood pressure monitoring, medication and syringe disposal, and others.
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