UFCW Canada Local 1006A members at Nexcycle Plastic ratified a new union contract.
Ratified on December 4, the union contract covers approximately 50 workers and runs from February 18, 2017 to February 17, 2020.
“Our membership made significant progress in these negotiations due to their solidarity and unity,” said President Wayne Hanley. “I’m proud to congratulate them on this new contract that will make life better for them and their co-workers.”
Negotiations were led by Don Taylor, Director (Eastern Region), with support from union representative Gord Jackson.
“Negotiations were difficult but we made it through with gains for the membership, and no concessions,” said Taylor. “Thank you to our bargaining committee for their outstanding work and the membership for their support in achieving this new collective agreement.”
Highlights:
- Wage increases $1.20 over term of agreement ($0.40/per hour increase at ratification, going retroactively to expiry of previous contract including overtime, $0.40/per hour increase February 14, 2018, and $0.40/per hour increase February 13, 2019)
- Restoration/Improvement to Benefit plan
