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Local 1252 members at the Town of New Wes Valley ratify new contract

Members of UFCW Eastern Provinces Council Local 1252 at the Town of New Wes Valley have ratified a new three-year collective agreement bringing in great financial gains.

The agreement brings in an 11 per cent wage increase across the span of the contract, including 4 per cent in year one retroactive to January 2025.

Other highlights include a bump in clothing allowance to $500 and a boost in shift premiums to $1.25 in the evenings and $3 on weekends.

There were also improvements made to language surrounding layoff notice and unused vacation carryover entitlement.

Pictured above are members Dion Gill and Eugene Barefoot (standing) and Town Clerk Manager Alexander Hefferton.

Join us in congratulating these members!