Negotiations have broken down between Bell Canada and members of the Clerical and Aliant groups.
The Bell Aliant group applied for federal conciliation, declaring an impasse on Friday in Toronto.
Employees are represented by Unifor and are looking for a fair pay increase, continuing to work from home and an enforceable floor of employment in the bargaining unit.
This affects around 6000 employees in Atlantic Canada, Ontario, and Quebec.
On June 21, 2022, Bell Clerical members voted in favour of strike action.
The Bell Aliant group applied for federal conciliation, declaring an impasse on Friday, July 8, 2022, as talks broke down in Toronto. At Bell Aliant, Local 401, Local 410, Local 506, and Local 2289, represent 1,700 workers.
Bell clerical and associated workers are represented in Quebec by Unifor Locals 6000, 6001, 6002, and 6003, and in Ontario by Unifor Locals 6004, 6005, 6006, 6007, 6008, and 37. All locals are represented in the bargaining caucus.
Collective agreements expired at the end of 2021.
