Metro workers win 22% pay raise, ending nearly six-month strike

MONTREAL NEWS Metro workers win 22% pay raise, ending nearly six-month strike Return to work gradually resumes Sunday and stores remained well stocked, the grocer says. Metro workers voted on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, to end a nearly six-month strike after securing wage increases of 22 per cent over five and a half years. (Pierre Obendrauf / Montreal Gazette) By Montreal Gazette September 24, 2026 at 10:29 p.m. READ NEXT QUEBEC ELECTIONS Quebec seeks to appeal court ruling on French-only election mailouts The court won't rule on the request until election day. COLUMNISTS Hanes: One Quebec mayor seeks elusive bilingual status to better serve anglo constituents “They have the right to understand what’s happening in their municipality,” says Godmanchester's Judith Fouquet. COLUMNISTS Melançon: No clear winner, one obvious loser after Round 3 of TV debates At this point, the vote is generally crystallizing — especially after the TV showdowns failed to produce any knockout or home run. MONTREAL CRIME 'I'm truly sorry': Father sentenced to 14 years for killing his daughter in Ormstown two years ago Alain Caza, 62, pleaded guilty last week to manslaughter in the death of Amanda Caza, 34.