We’re back at the bargaining table today with UFCW 832. We’re working hard to get an agreement that will help us compete in the Manitoba market.

One of the biggest challenges we face is that it costs us more than our competitors to run our stores. We need competitive operating costs if we’re going to compete.

We also need to ensure we can start the conversation on the right deal to bring FreshCo. stores into Manitoba to allow us to compete in the quickly expanding discount market.

There is a lot of hard work ahead but we are hopeful that we can come to an agreement that will work for everyone.

We look forward to working with UFCW 832 to find the right solutions to secure a strong future for all of us.