United Steelworkers Union (USW) members at 25 Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) facilities announced today that they overwhelmingly ratified a five-year PCA/USW Box Facility Master Agreement. The contract will provide workplace stability for the company to attract new customers, and economic and contract protection for over 1,500 workers and their families.

“This agreement secures workers’ livelihood at a time when companies are using the economic crisis to slash wages, pensions and health care benefits,” said USW International President Leo W. Gerard. “It is a testament to the changes we made to bargain in this sector, even in a weak economy, and to the solidarity of our members ... more