Members at Maple Leaf Foods in Brandon ratify new contract – UFCW 832
Brandon, Man. – January 17, 2025 – UFCW 832 members working for Maple Leaf Foods in Brandon have voted favour of ratifying a new, seven-year agreement.
The new agreement includes wage increases, improved flexibility and benefits.
“Our committee did an outstanding job during this tough round of bargaining, ensuring that all union members were represented at the bargaining table,” said Jeff Traeger, President of UFCW Local 832 and lead negotiator. “The result is a new CBA with significant wins for everyone that works at the plant.”
Highlights from the new contract include:
- +$4.55 increase to hourly wages and off-shift premiums raised to 85¢ over the life of the agreement
- 30% increase to shift-premiums
- $300,000 in funds to assess and reclassify certain jobs into higher-paying categories
- improved flexibility for using banked overtime
- increased Company contributions into members’ benefits, dental plan and pension
UFCW 832 represents 2,000 workers at Maple Leaf Foods Brandon plant, where they process hogs to make fresh pork products for Canadian and international markets.
Read more about the collective bargaining victory at Maple Leaf Foods Brandon.
UFCW Local 832 represents over 19,000 Manitoban workers in food production, food distribution, warehousing, hospitality, security, personal care, assisted living, grocery retail and cannabis retail.To learn more about UFCW 832, visit the local union’s website.
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