Freshco members in Toronto ratify
June 26, 2024
Freshco members in Toronto ratify wage and premium increases
Freshco Dundas and Runnymede in Toronto ratified a five-year agreement on June 6, 2024. Full- time workers will receive $4.05 in increases over the term of the collective agreement and the part-time increase over the term will be $2.40 with the first year increases retroactive to the date of expiry.
There will also be increases to the following premiums: night shift, cash office, lock up, and there will be the introduction of a new premium for file maintenance. The relief pay when covering for a department manager will also increase.
Language improvements include:
- Increased vision care coverage from $200 to $250.
- Paid doctor’s notes when requested by the employer.
- A fourth week of vacation entitlement added.
- Added one floater holiday.
- Reduced probation period for part-time.
- Improved bereavement leave.
Union negotiating committee: Byron Castro and Lynn Donofrio. Union representative: Christina Mayberry
Catch up on all the negotiation highlights from across the province here.
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