UFCW National Representatives Ratify New Three-Year Collective Agreement
Members of IAM Local 1922 UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers) National Representatives have ratified a new three-year collective agreement. The negotiating committee secured gains in wages, as well as enhanced health and welfare allowances and increased mileage reimbursement. The agreement also includes improvements to compensatory time, vacation entitlements, bereavements provisions, and strengthened language on long-term disability. IAM International Representative Kim Valliere emphasized the collaborative nature of the outcome, stating: