Parrish & Heimbecker ratifies yearly wage increases and language improvements with new contract.
The membership employed by Parrish & Heimbecker working at Goderich Elevators, ratified a three-year agreement on August 14, 2024. Members will receive wage increase of 9.75% over the term of the contract. There will be a new lead hand premium introduced and workers will receive a $500 signing bonus.
The premiums for benefits will not increase for a period of two years, and there will be an increase to the Short-Term disability payment amount.
Language improvements include:
- An increase of one sick day.
- Improved language with regard to layoff/closure.
- Standby pay increased.
- Vacation that is earned and paid out will now be visible to employees.
- Workers will be paid even when overtime shift cancelled.
Union negotiating committee: Noah Mackenzie and Steve Maize. Union representatives: Mario Tardelli and Mike Windley.
See more negotiation updates from the industrial food sector, including beverage production.
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