Hutton’s Valumart ratifies
October 30, 2024
Hutton’s Valumart ratifies wage increases and achieves benefit plan for part-time workers.
Retail grocery workers at Hutton’s Valumart in Blind River ratified a five-year agreement on October 17, 2024.
Wages for the members will increase as follows: Full-time workers will receive $4.50/hour in increases over the term of the agreement, including $2.00 retroactive to expiry.
Minimum Wage + language was achieved for part-time workers including a $0.55 increase to the end-rate with retroactive payments to date of expiry. Part-time workers who have not reached end rate will receive a $100 lump sum payment.
Part-time benefits were achieved for workers which includes life insurance, prescription coverage, and optical benefits. A significant win for these workers.
Language improvements include a new $100 safety shoe allowance and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be added to the list of paid holidays.
Union negotiating committee: Sue Benoit and Annette Viel. Union representative: Jim Hames.
Catch up on all the negotiation highlights from across the province here.
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