Members at Covered Bridge Potato Chips build better life – UFCW 1288P

Waterville, N.B. – November 23, 2024 – UFCW Eastern Provinces Council Local 1288P members working at Covered Bridge Potato Chips have unanimously voted in favour to ratify a new collective agreement bringing in wage increases, paid sick days and improved cost-sharing for employee health benefits.  

The three-year deal contains a total salary increase of $3.30 for all employees across the agreement - with the majority paid out in year one - as well as the implementation of paid sick days, signing bonuses for all employees, as well as dual ticket wage premiums for workers with multiple red-seals. 

 Other improvements include increases to boot and clothing allowances, benefit improvements, leave improvements and more.

Read about the collective bargaining victory at Covered Bridge Potato Chips here.

UFCW 1288P is a longstanding member of the UFCW Canada Eastern Provinces Council, which proudly serves thousands of union members working in various sectors across Atlantic Canada. To learn about the UFCW EPC and its outstanding work, visit the council’s website.

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