Two per cent wage hikes in first two years of deal: UFCW
United Food and Commercial Workers union (UFCW) Canada, Local 501 members working at Diageo in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que. achieved a new union contract on July 22 that provides better scheduling and pension improvements.
Under the new four-year collective agreement, 220 employees will receive wage increases of two per cent for 2019 and 2020; 2.5 per cent for 2021 and 2022; an additional pay hike of $1.12 an hour, says the union.
As well, the probation period will be reduced to 600 hours, a new travel entitlement will be available, work schedules will be distributed five days in advance, employees will receive an additional paid-leave day, long-term insurance will be available for new hires after 3,120 hours of work and $2 will be added to the basic pension plan, bringing the minimum pension up to $2,374.20 per month, says UFCW.
“This labour contract will consolidate quality jobs and maintain excellent working conditions in the region,” says Alain Lachaîne, UFCW Local 501 president.
UFCW Local 501 represents more than 18,000 members working at more than 410 companies across Quebec and northern New Brunswick.
