1006A members at Pliteq have voted to accept a new union contract.
The term of the union contract is from February 29, 2020 to February 28, 2021 and covers 100 workers.
“We are proud to congratulate members at Pliteq on their solidarity and determination in achieving their first union contract,” said President Wayne Hanley. “Our negotiators continue to show why 1006A is the best union in Ontario for workers seeking fairness at work.”
Negotiations were led by Regional Director Don Taylor, with support from Union Representative Jonathan Lobo and members, Michael Collins, Karlene Dennis, and Brian Ozog.
1006A members at Pliteq work as Operators, Shipping/Receiving Coordinators, Quality Assurance Technicians, Millwrights, and Millwright/Electricians.
Based in Vaughan, Pliteq is a designer and manufacturer of recycled rubber. They manufacture products for residential and commercial sound and vibration control. They make a variety of products including rubber flooring underlay.
Workers at Pliteq joined 1006A in 2019.
Highlights
* Significant wage increases
* Paid bereavement leave
* Better overtime provisions
* Safety shoe allowance
* Seniority language
