Amalgamated Sugar Local Unions Ratify New “Record” Contract Settlement
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30 Aug Amalgamated Sugar Local Unions Ratify New “Record” Contract Settlement

Posted at 17:06h in Collective Bargaining by

Four BCTGM Local Unions representing 1,200 members at Amalgamated Sugar have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, which includes monumental language that protects and enhances benefits and wages.

Contract negotiations began in May and became contentious as the company refused to back off some of their unfair demands. In late July, Union members rejected the company’s proposal and voted to authorize a strike if a fair agreement was not reached.

The pressure was on the company to negotiate a new contract before the start of the sugar beet harvest and the processing of sugar beets in all four of the Amalgamated Sugar facilities.

The contract covers members of BCTGM Locals 283G (Twin Falls, Idaho), 284G (Nampa, Idaho), 282G (Paul, Idaho) and 290G (Nyssa, Oregon).

According to Western Region International Vice President Shad Clark the Union Committee held strong and negotiated a monumental agreement. Clark stated:

“We achieved a record wage increase while preserving no additional out-of-pocket costs on medical benefits. We added language on breaks and lunches, since there is no state law that requires workers receive them. We also negotiated new hire orientation. The biggest win was that we achieved an even playing field with management in how they assign work or combine jobs. We achieved all wins without any takeaways!”

Sugar beet processing is scheduled to begin today, August 30, in Amalgamated facilities. The sugar beet harvest typically takes place from September to October.

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