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The newest unit to join Unifor, Local 673, is celebrating its first deal with group health and benefits insurance company, Benecaid, in Toronto, Ont.
“Congratulations to the members of Local 673 and the bargaining committee who was so determined to make reasonable gains and fought for an agreement that represented members’ values and priorities,” said Deb Tveit, the Assistant to Unifor’s National President. “
The three-year deal was ratified by 82% of members on Feb. 22, 2022. The new agreement expires on Feb. 28, 2025.
Highlights include increases to wages and benefits, language on women’s advocate, increases to bereavement days and 10 paid sick days. Unifor also secured diversity and racial justice language in the contract, as well as language for pay equity and mental health.
The local and Benecaid also agreed to discuss hybrid work-from home models when the pandemic is over.
“Because it was the first agreement, there was that harmonizing piece,” said Local 673 President Mary Ellen McIlmoyle. “Prior to this, people were paid all over the place and now we have ensured they were being paid the same for the same work. People are excited and empowered because they see this as a place to build up.”
Unifor 673’s 14 members in this unit include workers in client care, claims, finance and a workflow co-ordinator.
