Loblaws has made a decision to stay open at its three Zehrs Great Foods outlets in Windsor and nearby Kingsville, at two Real Canadian Superstore outlets in Windsor and at Loblaws in Chatham, Leamington and Sarnia. It sets a precedent and tone for the imminent strike date of Sunday, July 5, 2015 here in Toronto. The Loblaws stores on Moore Ave and Redway Drive will most certainly be among those struck if the union so decides. It has a mandate but some workers are prepared to cross the picket line. Loblaws says it will employ modified staff, have shorter hours and a reduction of some in-store services. The union has said the key issues in the dispute are wages, work schedules, benefits and limits on third party providers.
