Metro distribution centre, transport and head office workers on strike in Laval and Montréal
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About 550 employees at Metro’s Laval produce distribution centre, transport (Mérite 1) and the Montréal head office began an open‑ended strike over wages and working conditions. The walkout is disrupting grocery supply chains for Metro/Super C stores across Québec, according to union and company statements.
This alert was originally created on 30 April 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
May 1, 2026
As of 1 May 2026, the open‑ended strike by about 550 Metro workers at the Laval produce distribution centre, transportation (Mérite 1) and the Montréal head office remains in effect. Union and media reports on 23–24 April confirm the dispute is ongoing, and Metro’s 22 April results note the strike that began on 30 March will impact upcoming quarters; no suspension, postponement, extension, escalation, or settlement has been announced.
Organizers
- Syndicat des travailleurs et travailleuses des épiciers unis Metro‑Richelieu – CSN
- Fédération du commerce (CSN)
Affected Locations
- Laval, QC
- Montréal, QC (Rivière-des-Prairies; Head Office)
Sources
- https://www.ccmm-csn.qc.ca/2026/03/30/groupe-metro-greve-a-lentrepot-de-fruits-et-legumes-et-au-siege-social
- https://corpo.metro.ca/en/media/newsroom/2026/strike-unionized-employees-produce-distribution-centre-laval.html
- https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/03/30/greve-a-lentrepot-de-fruits-et-legumes-et-au-siege-social-de-groupe-metro
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