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The United Steelworkers Canada Local 6565 (USW) voted to ratify a new four-year agreement with Montebello Packaging in Hawkesbury. The USW issued a news release September 14 announcing the deal.<\/p>\n

The new agreement reverses the two-tier wage system the company had for employees at the plant and provides for pay increases for many of the workers that will range from $3 to $7 more per hour by the end of the four-year term of the contract. All workers will also get a two-per-cent annual wage increase over the term of the deal.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis contract provides well-deserved improvements,\u201d stated Marty Warren, USW Ontario director, \u201crecognizing the fact that the employees are, first and foremost, the people who contribute the most to the company\u2019s success.\u201d<\/p>\n

The USW and the company both agreed to negotiate a new contract \u201cwell in advance\u201d of the January 2021 expiry date for the current contract. The new contract takes effect from February 1, 2021, to January 31, 2025.<\/p>\n

Reversal of the two-tier wage system was one of the main issues during discussions between the two sides. Under the system, the newer hires were on a lower pay scale compared to other workers. The company indicated it will be hiring new workers in the near future.<\/p>\n

Other features of the new agreement include benefits like introduction of a prescription drug care with \u201ca significant increase in coverage\u201d for employees and their dependents, and dental plan enhancements.<\/p>\n

Montebello Packaging makes aluminum, laminate, and plastic packaging for pharmaceuticals, personal care, cosmetics, household industrial, and food products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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