Members at Sobeys Trois-Rivières warehouse achieve first contract – UFCW 501
Trois-Rivières, Que. – January 7, 2016 – Workers at the Sobeys distribution warehouse in Trois-Rivières, Quebec have achieved their first contract as members of UFCW Canada Local 501.
The members joined Local 501 in March of last year. Contract talks eventually moved to conciliation, which resulted in a new collective agreement.
The new five-year contract is valid until 2020 and includes wage increases of $0.50 per year for those at the top of the wage scale, as well as the following gains:
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Two additional sick leave days for all employees;
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Every worker will receive his or her birthday off;
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More stability in the scheduling of hours for part-time employees.