Toronto, December 11, 2023 - Food Basics, a subsidiary of METRO Inc. (TSX: MRU), is pleased to announce that its unionized employees at 114 Food Basics locations in Ontario have ratified a new five-year collective agreement which provides wage increases and benefits improvements for all employees, including part-time employees. “We are pleased to have reached a fair and equitable outcome that allows us to continue to meet the needs of our customers, our employees and our business,” said Paul Bravi, Senior Vice President, Food Basics.
About METRO inc.
With annual sales of more than $19 billion, METRO Inc. is a food and pharmacy leader in Québec and Ontario, providing employment to more than 95,000 people. Its purpose is to Nourish the health and well-being of our communities. As a retailer, franchisor, distributor, manufacturer, and provider of eCommerce services, the company operates or services a network of 975 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C and Food Basics, and 645 drugstores primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Food Basics Pharmacy banners. For more details, visit corpo.metro.ca.
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