Berezan liquor store workers make great gains in first union contract
In all, 40 workers are looking at improvements after four stores in BC ratified their first collective agreement in July.
In all, 40 workers are looking at improvements after four stores in BC ratified their first collective agreement in July.
By the time the weekend was over, hundreds of people had come by and expressed their support.
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J4J Picnic; Additional pay bump; Special project work and/or lead hand shift premiums.
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They could be on the picket line as soon as Saturday July 8, and have invited the community to join them throughout the summer for what they are calling Solidarity Saturdays.
“We’ve won big raises: $1.20 for everyone retroactive to the beginning of the month, and $1.10 next year,” said Elsa Paulino
The 46 members will see numerous improvements in the three-year agreement.
It’s great news for the more than 400 workers at the plant. “This is going to make a real difference in my family’s life,” said Zack Cockle.
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