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Rogers Rakes in Massive Q2 Profits but Claims It Can't Afford a Fair Deal for Striking Abbotsford Technicians
- Last week, Rogers Communications reported Q2 earnings of $5.22 billion, beating expectations but refusing a fair contract to 25 striking technicians in Abbotsford.
- Amid prolonged negotiations, the USW called on Rogers to share its record profits and return to the bargaining table after two failed mediation days.
- Highlighting frontline technicians, Michael Phillips said `These technicians are the ones who keep Rogers customers connected through windstorms, outages and emergencies in the Fraser Valley` and criticized Rogers for not allocating funds for a fair deal, despite its record profits.
- Amid the strike, Rogers Communications relied on managers from outside British Columbia, violating federal anti-scab legislation, USW criticizes as hypocrisy given its record profits.
- Facing mounting pressure over pay equity, the federal NDP has pledged to introduce an amendment to close the anti-scab loophole when Parliament resumes in September.
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Rogers rakes in massive Q2 profits but claims it can't afford a fair deal for striking Abbotsford technicians
ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications has posted quarterly revenue of $5.22 billion, beating analysts' expectations of $5.18 billion, while still refusing to offer a fair contract to 25 striking technicians in Abbotsford. The United Steelworkers union (USW), which represents the workers, is calling out the company's outrageous hypocrisy for claiming it can't afford a fair deal despite its soaring p…
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