Seven-Year Agreement is Best Ever at
Employer
ROCHESTER, N.Y.,
July 9,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Wegmans Food
Markets have voted by a three-to-one margin to ratify their most
recent collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local
118.
"I'd like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Business Agent
Ty Van Pelt and the 25 dedicated
rank-and-file union members on the negotiating committee for their
tireless efforts in securing this historic agreement," said
Tim Barbeto, President of Local 118.
"Their commitment has ensured significant gains for our members,
including the largest wage increase ever achieved at this employer.
This agreement underscores our dedication to advancing the rights
and livelihoods of hardworking Teamsters members throughout our
community."
The seven-year contract covers nearly 900 Teamsters who work in
the warehouse, transportation, and skilled trades departments. Some
of the improvements workers secured include a comprehensive health
care package, protection from being forced to come in on days off,
and enhancements made to seniority, overtime guarantees,
scheduling, and paid time off. The workers also secured wage
increases of 27 percent over the lifetime of the agreement,
including pay rates that will reach $40 per hour for warehouse staff and $200,000 annually for drivers.
"Through this groundbreaking, landmark contract, we have shown
the strength and unity of the Teamsters Union in advocating for our
members' rights and fair compensation," said Ty Van Pelt, Local 118 Business Agent and Lead
Negotiator. "Grocery workers everywhere should take note—this is
the power you could have as a Teamster."
Teamsters Local 118 represents workers throughout the city of
Rochester and the surrounding communities. For more information go
to teamsterslocal118.org/
Contact:
Ty Van
Pelt, (585) 315-3962
tvanpelt@teamsterslocal118.org
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