Unionized employees at Canada Cartage have ratified a brand new settlement which incorporates wage will increase of 15 per cent over 4 years.
Canada Cartage is the sole-sourced supplier of LCBO’s transportation/haulage for many of the GTA, north and central Ontario and jap Ontario. They ship from the LCBO’s distribution centre on the Whitby-Oshawa border to LCBO retail shops, grocery shops, and comfort shops.
The 115 members, employed largely as AZ drivers, DZ drivers, shunt drivers, dock employees and upkeep employees are represented by Unifor Native 222 in Oshawa.
Native 222 President Jeff Grey stated the largest challenges with negotiating this deal was the chance of contract flipping from the LCBO. The brand new deal now means members are “better positioned” throughout inflationary instances.
“The bump in wages and reducing the time before our members reach overtime will benefit them at a time where they’re facing economic instability,” stated Grey. “These members are specialized in being the main logistics provider for the province’s liquor industry. We’re glad to see they are being recognized for that.”
The brand new contract options an improved shift premium and the institution of a brand new ‘LCBO Premium’ in recognition of the talents required because the transportation supplier for the LCBO.
Members can even have stronger safety language for bargaining unit work and main time beyond regulation enhancements with all sixth and sevenths shifts being labeled as time beyond regulation – beforehand time beyond regulation didn’t start till a employee reached 60 hours per week.
“Congratulations to the bargaining committee for their outstanding work,” stated Unifor Nationwide President Lana Payne. “This agreement continues the pattern of winning solid gains for our members throughout 2024.”
The contract will expire November 3, 2028.
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