UFCW 1006A members, who work at the Ottawa Food Bank, have ratified their new union contract.
“It was a pretty good contract,” said Shawn Larocque, a member of the negotiating committee. “The reaction from the membership was positive overall. It was a tough set of negotiations.”
The term of the contract is from May 16, 2025 to May 15, 2028 and covers 10 members who work as drivers, warehouse workers and coordinators.
“I want to congratulate our membership at the Ottawa Food Bank for achieving a fair union contract,” said President Wayne Hanley. “UFCW representation empowers workers with the voice and power to transform their rights and livelihoods for the better. I’m proud of our negotiating committee for their hard work and dedication to our members.”
The negotiating committee included member, Shawn Larocque and union representative John Conway.
Highlights
- Yearly wage increases over the three-year contract (14 per cent increase for workers in-scale, and 9 per cent increase for workers at the end rate)
- Two additional special leave days
- Improved bereavement leave
- Increased premium pay for lead hands
- Improvements to benefits and vacation language
