The majority of unionized employees working at the Sobeys Rocky View Distribution Centre north of Calgary voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, with notice possibly coming as early as Monday.

The 251 employees of the Balzac centre belong to Teamsters Local Union 987 in Alberta, who voted 92 per cent in favour of strike action on Tuesday. Out of an eligible 245 members, 219 voted, and only 18 voted against.

A release states the union wants more competitive wages, along with a resolution to see no monetary amendments made to the collective agreement.

The distribution centre supplies grocery stores, convenience stores, and independent grocers throughout Alberta. The workers are involved in the distribution and transportation of goods.

Union members voted down the same offer twi

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