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Members of Unifor Local 823 Mine & Office Unit at Windsor Salt in Pugwash, N.S., ratified a four-year collective agreement that sees strong improvements to wages and benefits.
“I congratulate the bargaining committee and Local 823 members at Windsor Salt who used their collective power to improve their working conditions,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “As we collectively focus on buying Canadian goods, we can celebrate in knowing Windsor Salt products are sourced and prepared here at home by Unifor members.”
The agreement includes annual wage increases of 3%, 2.5%, 2.5% and 3%, an increase in the safety footwear allowance, increases in paramedical, vision and dental coverage, and additional bereavement leave.
“This contract is something each member of Local 823 should be proud to have achieved together,” said Atlantic Regional Director Jennifer Murray. “We know how valuable this work is and how important it is to support the workers who mine and manufacture our everyday essentials.”
Unifor Local 823 represents 142 miners, blasters, baggers and maintenance and in the office in payroll, stores and quality lab workers.
