First collective agreement for new members at Lallemand Inc. – UFCW 175 & 633

Cornwall, Ont. – February 24, 2025 – The new UFCW 175 members at Lallemand Inc. in Cornwall unanimously ratified their first collective agreement on February 2, 2025, with a three-year term.

These workers have secured improvements to their working conditions, have a voice in their workplace, and access to a grievance procedure. Additionally, should these workers have an issue at work; they now have union representation.

The highlights of the new contract include wage increases, increased sick leave and vacation, improved training language, and input on scheduling.

Read more about the collective bargaining victory at Lallemand Inc. Cornwall.

The members specialize in the development, production and marketing of yeasts and bacteria. They are employed as machine operators and maintenance workers, and they joined our union to make improvements to their working conditions.

UFCW Locals 175 & 633 represents more than 70,000 working people across all sectors of the Ontario economy including hospitality and services, health care, retail grocery and pharmacy, food production, meat processing, manufacturing, packaging, and more. To learn more about UFCW 175 & 633 and their outstanding work, visit the local union’s website.

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