Bulletin
Picket Line Frequently Asked Questions
July 23, 2025
To: All MoveUP Members at Hertz Canada (Victoria Airport and Midtown)
MoveUP has learned that there may be a labour dispute between at Avis-Budget.
We want you to be aware of potential job action, and in case you do encounter a picket line outside your workplace, here is what you need to know.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What Do I Do if I See a Picket?
That answer is simple: DO NOT CROSS.
MoveUP members at many worksites have the right to not cross a legal picket line without fear of discipline. At Hertz/Dollar Thrifty, your agreement has collective agreement provisions as follows:
Hertz/Dollar Thrifty
10.02
It shall not be a violation of this Agreement for any Employee to refuse to cross a legal picket line recognized by the Union. The Union shall notify the Employer as soon as possible of the existence of such recognized picket lines. Any Employee thus failing to report for duty shall be considered to be on leave of absence without pay for the duration that they are unable to report to work or otherwise perform their duties due to the picket line.
A picket line can only be ruled illegal by a Labour Relations Board ruling or by the courts.
2. I Have Questions—Who Should I Contact?
a)Victoria Local MoveUP Liaison/Job Steward—Shona Dion 250-857-5779
Contact Shona Dion who may have the latest up-to-date information.
Labour disputes, when they occur, can be fluid, and there are often frequent updates and developments.
b) Your Vice-President
The Vice-President of Combined Units is Christy Slusarenko, and she can be reached at: cslusarenko@moveuptogether.ca
c)Your Union Representative and MoveUP Union Office
Your Union Representative is Daniel Storms, and he can be reached at: dstorms@moveuptogether.ca
You can also call the union office if the above people are unavailable.
The union office numbers are 604-299-0378 or 1-800-665-6838 (toll-free)
You can also contact Senior Union Representative, Nathan Beausoleil at: nbeausoleil@moveuptogether.ca.
3. How Do I Tell If It’s a Picket Line?
If the people are wearing picket signs “On Strike,” it’s a picket line.
4. Will I Lose Pay or Benefits?
The union will ensure you will receive picket pay if you are scheduled to work at a rate of $144/day.
Next Steps
As mentioned, strikes and job action are fluid and can change rapidly as events unfold.
Please be alert to events at your workplace keeping your job steward, your union representative and your Vice-President apprised of any developments.
Please also be on the lookout for further updates and advice from your union.
In solidarity,
Shona Dion, Victoria Local MoveUP Liaison/Job Steward
Daniel Storms, Union Representative
Christy Slusarenko, Vice-President
