Hertz Canada

Hertz is the largest car rental company in the world and has operated for 80 years.

COPE 378 has represented employees at Hertz Canada since 1969.

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COPE 378 Wins Arbitration Award re:  Layoff Grievances

COPE 378 Members at Hertz Win a Collective Agreement that Protects Jobs, Increases Wages

Burnaby – The union membership at four Hertz locations in the Lower Mainland, including Vancouver International Airport, have ratified a four year collective agreement bringing an end to a difficult five-month strike, announced the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, Local 378 (COPE 378) today.

“We’re pleased with this contract and the hard work done by our bargaining committee,” said COPE 378 President Andy Ross. “This was a hard fought battle. We are proud of our membership and their determination to get a fair contract which meets their needs, and the needs of their families.”

The main issue in the labour dispute was job security. The new agreement includes language protecting the right of full-time employees to work full-time hours, and protects against part-time employees being used in place of full-time employees. The agreement also protects members’ full benefits if a COPE 378 member must work reduced hours due to a lack of work.

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