Western Waffles ratifies
February 5, 2024
Western Waffles ratifies – members in Brantford ratify significant wage increases
The members employed by Western Waffles in Brantford ratified a new three-year deal on January 14, 2024.
Members will see wage increases retroactive to July 1 2023 of 8% and at date of ratification of another 2% for a total of 10% at ratification. Further increases will be received on July 1, 2024 – 2% and July 1, 2025 -3%. The shift premiums will increase for afternoon shift from 50 cents to 75 cents and the night shift from $1.00 to $1.35.
The employer will now pay 90% of dental benefit costs up from the previous 80% and all references to age limits will be deleted in benefit coverage. The vision care allowance will increase from $250 to $300.
Other language improvements include:
- Addition of a floater day for long service employees after 20 years of service.
- Improved language on 12-hour shift transitions.
- Two weeks of vacation are no longer mandated for shut down, now only one week will be required, an important achievement for these members.
Union negotiating committee: Jordan Barber, Shelly Bartlett, Shorty Grosvold, and Chuck Marr. Union representative: Melody Slattery.
Catch up on all the negotiation highlights from across the province here.
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