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Strike Ends at Bombardier’s Global Jet Plant in Toronto
18-day work stoppage ends after three-year contract reached with union
Bombardier Global production line in Toronto
© Ian Whelan/AIN

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.