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Unifor members at Active Dynamics have ratified a new three-year agreement after showing solidarity on a picket line for 17 days.
“Congratulations to the bargaining committee for this win,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
“Active Dynamics members stood together, and their determination sent a clear message that workers deserve fair wages and good benefits.”
The unit voted on the deal on Nov. 6, which includes improvements to wages and monetary items.
Workers will also see increases to:
- paid sick days
- floater days
- bereavement time
- increases to afternoon and night shift premiums
- new premiums when operating certain machinery
- improvements to prescription safety glasses and boots
The new agreement provides for more health and safety representatives, and more Paid Education Leave.
The 240 members of Unifor Local 591-G manufacture exhaust systems for non-auto-related engines such as tractors and ATVs. They work as welders, machine operators, painters, and assemblers.
The new contract will expire on June 30, 2029.
“I’m proud of these members,” said Local 591-G President Burke Moffat.
“This agreement will improve the economic livelihood of these members. Taking strike action is never easy and I want to thank them, their families, and supporters during the time on the picket line.”
