Molson Breweries Ratifies

Molson Breweries ratifies significant wage increases, a defined benefit pension plan, improved benefit package and paid sick days in new collective agreement.

The membership employed at Molson Breweries in Toronto ratified a four-year agreement on December 16, 2025. This deal secures yearly wage increases as follows: Year 1 – 3.5%, Year 2 – 2.5%, Year 3 – 2.5%, and Year 4 – 3.5%.

Language improvements and gains include:

• Members will receive eight paid sick days each year of the agreement with the unused days to be paid out at the end of each year.
• The employer will comply with the Health and Safety Act regarding providing menstrual products.
• Maternity leave top up increases from 15 to 20 weeks.
• Letters of Understanding re: Pay Equity and Time Limits.
  • The bargaining unit will add an additional regular full-time QC position.

Union negotiating committee: Bill Cartwright, and Glen Hannah. Union representative: Meemee Seto.

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