An ongoing labour dispute between workers and management at the Olymel slaughterhouse in Vallée-Jonction has paralyzed Quebec’s pork industry for more than three months.
According to a press release last Friday, Olymel management “accepted a settlement proposal from the conciliation team assigned to the file by the Quebec Ministry of Labor and Social Solidarity.” However, the Union of Olymel Workers in Vallée-Jonction rejected the offer.
“The attitude of union representatives is incomprehensible and will only delay the resolution of a conflict that has gone on for too long,” said Olymel Senior Vice-President Paul Beauchamp, adding that the proposal had all of the elements to bring both parties together.
Olymel labour dispute puts financial stress on pig farmers
By Michael Boriero Local Journalism Initiative
