EDMONTON, AB, July 10,
2024 /CNW/ - Wage increases and a plan to move
the Scotford refinery's contract more in line with the Unifor
Energy Bargaining Program are highlights of a four-year collective
agreement ratified by Local 530-A members.
"I want to congratulate our members on standing up to a powerful
employer and getting an incredible contract," said Unifor National
President Lana Payne. "Achieving
these gains was only possible because our members stood shoulder to
shoulder to achieve fairness, and move all energy workers
forward."
The new collective agreement will increase wages 16% over four
years, with the possibility of additional gains if other Unifor
members in the energy sector negotiate gains in the Program. Local
530-A also secured improvements to time off for statutory holidays
and various union-based leaves.
"Local Unifor 530-A members' willingness to strike for a fair
deal has set a standard that will reshape this unit and possibly
the Scotford site for years to come," said Unit Chairperson
Brad Gosse. "Non-union members now
have a higher wage and benefits standard to measure themselves
against—but the outcome is still in the hands of Shell."
Local 530-A members voted 94% in favor of strike action on
June 27, 2024 after months of
stagnation at the bargaining table.
Unifor is Canada's largest
union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every
major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working
people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in
Canada and abroad, and strives to
create progressive change for a better future.
SOURCE Unifor