Franz Bakery Strike ENDS: BCTGM Local 114 Members Ratify New Contract
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21 Nov Franz Bakery Strike ENDS: BCTGM Local 114 Members Ratify New Contract

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BCTGM Local 114 members who work at the Franz Bakery in Springfield, Ore. have voted to accept a new collective bargaining agreement. Approval of the contract ends the BCTGM’s strike at the bakery which began on October 31, 2024.

In commenting on the ratification, BCTGM International President Anthony Shelton states, “Our striking members at Franz Bakery courageously stood their ground in order to achieve a fair contract. It’s not an easy decision to hit the streets and yet these members sent a very clear message to the Company that they would not settle for the status quo”.

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The new three-year agreement features an historic wage increase, retroactive pay, maintenance of health benefits and retirement improvements.

“Our entire Union commends and thanks the Franz members who stood strong in this fight. BCTGM Local 114 embodies the principle that this Union will do what it takes to preserve a high standard of living for BCTGM families,” concludes Shelton.

BCTGM local unions also represent Franz-owned bakeries in California, Oregon and Washington.  A number of those facilities will be negotiating new contracts in the coming year.

According to BCTGM Western Region Vice President Shad Clark members at these facilities have taken note of the actions their fellow members took in Springfield. “It is my hope that Franz management will come into future negotiations recognizing the importance and dedication of their workforce and address workers’ issues and concerns in a reasonable and fair way.”

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