Bunge in Hamilton ratifies significant wage increases and improvements to contract language and benefits with new deal.

The industrial food workers at Bunge in Hamilton ratified a three-year agreement on October 30, 2025. This deal secures yearly wage increases for members who will see wages improve 12.5% over the term of the contract. The shift premium will also increase by 10 cents per hour.

The employer contribution to the pension will increase $1.00 in each year.

Benefit improvements include an increase to the STD benefit of 4% every year, the life insurance benefit will increase from $100,000 to $110,000 and the ODA fee guide will be updated every year.

Other language improvements include:

• Eye exam coverage increases from $90 to $100.
• Eyeglass coverage increases $350 to $375.
• Bereavement language will include miscarriage.
• There will be the addition of an extra Floater Day.
• The Tool allowance increases by $25.00.
• Severance pay language improves to remove the 26-week cap and start at year one.

Union negotiating committee: Drew Cowman, Jeff Laing, Rob Schrock, and Dave Taylor. Union representative: Navidad Talbot.

See more negotiation updates from the industrial food sector, including beverage production.

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