Members at Union Pro Sportswear ratify significant wage increases
October 31, 2023
Union Pro Sportswear in North York unanimously ratified a three-year agreement on October 24, 2023.
Members will receive significant wage increase over the term of the agreement of 16.5%. There will be a new premium for embroidery work of $.50/hour, and a new $.50/hour premium for Dye Machine work. Members will receive an annual lump sum payment of $1000 on December 15th.
Language improvements include:
- Addition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to the list of Stat Holidays.
- Three weeks of vacation entitlement after five years instead of after eight years.
- Added Gender and Sexual Orientation to Discrimination Article.
Union negotiating committee: Union representative Sacha Edey.
Catch up on all the negotiation highlights from across the province here.
Find out more about Just Cause Protection, Salary Stability, and more.
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