An agreement in principle has been reached in the renegotiation of the model contract for the paper industry in Eastern Canada.

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"In the current context with the shortage of labor and galloping inflation, we had to ensure competitive and attractive working conditions, that was our main challenge," said the Quebec director of Unifor and spokesperson. union at the bargaining table, Renaud Gagné.

This agreement between Unifor and Resolute Forest Products will then have an impact on nearly 15,000 worker members of the union.

"We believe that this agreement clearly reflects the value that Resolute places on their contribution to the Company's success, as well as the spirit of collaboration that characterizes the relationship between the two parties", mentioned the President and Chief the management of Resolute Forest Products, Rémi G. Lalonde.

Last March, the company was chosen to negotiate the contract that will serve as a model for the industry in the east of the country.

The details of the agreement remain confidential until it is presented to union members.