CSN Criticizes Closure of Renaud-Bray Store in Quebec

The 10-month-long labor dispute at Renaud-Bray has escalated as the company announced the closure of its branch at Galeries de la Capitale. Emegypt reported that this decision has faced strong condemnation from the CSN, emphasizing it as a blatant violation of workers’ rights to collective bargaining.

CSN Accuses Renaud-Bray of Ignoring Labor Negotiations

Caroline Senneville, the president of CSN, voiced her concerns, questioning the actions of the Minister of Labor. “Since the start of these negotiations, the company led by Blaise Renaud has flouted several labor code rules, including negotiating in bad faith, obstructing union activities, and hiring strikebreakers—breaches recognized by courts,” she stated. The CSN intends to contest the closure with the same vigor applied to their ongoing legal challenges against Amazon’s alleged illegal closures.

Community Reaction to Renaud-Bray’s Closure Announcement

Barbara Poirier, the president of the Quebec–Chaudière-Appalaches Central Council, expressed her frustration over Renaud-Bray’s treatment of its employees. The company recently rebranded an Archambault store on Boulevard Lebourgneuf to Renaud-Bray, strategically situated opposite the soon-to-be-closed Galeries de la Capitale branch. “This move sheds light on Renaud-Bray’s attempt to shirk union presence to continue exploiting workers with near minimum wage salaries,” Poirier declared, labeling the act as indecent.

Union’s Commitment to Uphold Workers’ Rights

Serge Monette, president of the Federation of Commerce, pledged to use all available means to safeguard workers’ rights. “With Galeries de la Capitale’s closure, Renaud-Bray attempts to intimidate employees across its Quebec branches,” Monette remarked. “The message is clear: if you don’t accept pitiful wages, the shop closes—despite the company’s profitability. We won’t give in; we’ll defend the rights of workers till the end.”

• CSN condemns Renaud-Bray for violating collective bargaining rights.
• Closure of Galeries de la Capitale branch seen as a strategic move against unions.
• Union leaders vow to fight back and uphold workers’ rights.

The ongoing saga at Renaud-Bray highlights the tensions between corporate decisions and workers’ rights, an issue drawing significant attention from labor unions and the wider community.