That vote result is really a smart move from the employees, while also providing a big labor flexibility boost for the (future) Airbus/BBD partnership. We're definitely getting closer to that partnership.
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This morning (Sunday) in Montréal, about 4000 BBD workers voted overwhelmingly (92.3%) in favour of a reciprocity agreement to govern labour relations under a future C Series partnership with Airbus.
The deal would ensure that workers who switch from one company to another will not lose their pensions and will keep most of their seniority benefits.
"It is also a positive outcome for Bombardier and our partner Airbus, as it will maintain our access to a large pool of qualified workers in the Montreal region (YMX, YUL and Cartierville) give us the flexibility to address operational needs within both companies.”
http://business.financialpost.com/pmn/b ... rtnership/