Le 20 mai 2021
TORONTO – After almost three weeks on the picket line, more than 470 workers who were on strike at a Nestlé Canada manufacturing plant in Toronto have reached a three-year tentative deal with the chocolate giant.
“During the term of this agreement, our 80 junior members of the P-0 classification (contract) who currently earn $ 17.30 per hour will earn more than $ 25 per hour by the end of the agreement. collective and they will become permanent, ”said Jerry Dias, National President of Unifor, in an announcement outside the plant Thursday morning.
Workers at Unifor Local 252, which make Kit Kat, Aero, Coffee Crisp and Smarties chocolates, have been on strike shortly after midnight on the 1st.is May, struggling to obtain full-time employee status for these contract employees and better retirement benefits.
“If you are at a P-0 classification, from the date of hire and after three years, you will be at the higher rate. Solidarity is that. Today is an incredible day, ”added Mr. Dias.
The company also agreed to make an additional contribution of $ 1 to the defined benefit pension plan each year during the three-year agreement.
Other gains include salary increases, job consolidation, and numerous benefits improvements, including reimbursement for glasses and dental care.
“It is security for workers in the future,” said Eamonn Clarke, President of Local 252.
Eamonn Clarke said the tentative deal was reached around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night. On the picket line this morning, he thanked Mr. Dias for stepping in to speed up the bargaining process for Local 252 members.
“Our members now know that the company is investing in them, which means it is investing in the plant and in everyone’s future. The community mobilized and supported them, ”said Mr. Clarke.
The tentative agreement will be voted on over the next two days.
Unifor is the largest private sector union in Canada, representing more than 315,000 workers in all major sectors of the economy. The union campaigns for all workers and their rights; he fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and aspires to bring about progressive change for a better future.
For more information, contact Unifor’s Director of Communications, Natalie Clancy, at [email protected] or (416) 707-5794.
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