Refresco: Members Ratify a New & Improved Agreement!

UFCW Local 401 members at Refresco have voted to accept the Company’s latest improved offer by 86%.

Highlights of the offer included:

• A 17.5% wage increase over four years (most members will see a nearly $6 per hour increase over the life of the contract).
• A  6% wage increase in 2024 is retroactive to the expiration of the contract (email spayne@ufcw401.ab.ca for your estimated retro payout)
• A $500 sign-on bonus upon ratification
• Improvements to the employee benefits plan in the following areas:
  • Vision Care ($325 to $375)
  • Massage Therapy ($500 to $600)
  • Physiotherapy ($500 to $600)
  • Chiropractic ($500 to $600)
  • Mental Health ($500 to $1,000)
• Increased Sick Pay to 60 hours per year
• Increased Safety Footwear Allowance to $250 per year
• An additional Statutory Holiday for all Refresco employees (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30)
• New language limiting changes to Scheduled Shifts
• New language around the posting and finalization of the Overtime Sign-Up Sheet
• New language limiting Emergency Overtime
• New language around Health and Safety

Many thanks to the Bargaining Committee for all their hard work over the past few months. We will be in touch with our members about next steps shortly. 

In solidarity,
Your Union
UFCW Local 401

Posted on: July 16,2024