Molson workers to return after 11-week strike

Some 425 workersat the Molson Coors plant in Longueuil, Que.who have been on strike since March will be returning to work on Tuesdayafter a tentative agreement was reached between their union and employer.

The deal reached with MolsonCanada was approved by 80 per cent of union members on Friday evening, with 324 of the workers present.

The 11-week strike has caused hardship for bar owners across the province, who faced product shortages as a result of the strike.

The dispute has focused particularly on wages amid rampant inflation, along with pension and work scheduling issues.

ric Picotte,a spokesperson for the union, says the three aspects of the dispute "have been addressed to our satisfaction."

"In terms of salary, these are the most significant increases we have seen in the last 20 years," Picotte told Radio-Canada.

The workers have been strike sinceMarch 25.

Another tentative agreement had been reached between the union and Molsonearlier this month, butit was overwhelminglyturned down by workers.