Strike ends at Mobile Climate Control – UFCW 175

Vaughan, Ont. – November 7, 2024 – After nearly 12 days on the picket lines, the 450 UFCW 175 members at Mobile Climate Control have ratified a recommended settlement at meetings held November 1, 2024.

The agreement ratified by the members brings some of the wage increases previously set for the fourth year of the deal into the third year. Wages for the members will increase over the four-year deal by an average total of more than 21%, plus enhanced benefits.

UFCW Local 175 members at Mobile Climate Control work at three locations including two in Vaughan and one in Mississauga. They originally voted down a company final offer by 62% on October 19 and have been holding strong on the picket lines since October 21.

 “It always takes courage to make the difficult decision to go on strike,” said  UFCW 175 President Tosato. “These members showed great strength and commitment on the line, and we are pleased that their committee was able to bring them a recommended settlement and another opportunity to vote on a deal.”

Read more about the conclusion of the strike action at Mobile Climate Control here.

UFCW Locals 175 & 633 represents more than 70,000 working people across all sectors of the Ontario economy including hospitality and services, health care, retail grocery and pharmacy, food production, meat processing, manufacturing, packaging, and more. To learn more about UFCW 175 & 633 and their outstanding work, visit the local union’s website.