Congratulations To Our JST Global Members On Their Successful Ratification Of Their Improved Union Contract!
UFCW Local 455 and JST Global reached an agreement for all bargaining unit employees. Here are some of the benefit improvements included in the new contract:
- All employees will receive an hourly wage increase retro-active October 1, 2023.
- All employees received a lump sum ratification bonus in addition to retroactivity.
- Increased the hourly 2nd & 3rd shift differentials.
- Introduced new language which provides hourly seniority premiums for workers with 10 or more years of service (also retro to 10/1/23).
- New side letter to hold the company accountable by training, and promoting employees into vacant, higher paying positions.
- Some improvements to the seniority language when it comes to working schedules, job bidding, training, and overtime.
The expiration of this agreement is on September 30, 2026.
Thanks to all of our hard-working members who supported the Union and their efforts in helping to secure this contract!
