We have now completed 6 days of bargaining with the Company. We have made some language improvements to the contract as well as adding all Master improvements into the CBA. We still have several open economic proposals to discuss, including increasing vacation hours from 46 hours per week to 50 hours per week, as well as adding the Presidents Day Holliday.
On June 13, 2024 we presented the Company with our Market Wage Adjustment proposal of $1.50 per hour for all bargaining unit employees. We presented data that shows that the Fresno plant is being paid well below the WestRock plant in Salinas as well as a direct competitor in the area. Unfortunately, the Company informed the Union this week that they don’t believe this Market Wage Adjustment proposal is warranted. However, this fight is not over! We intend to request additional information from the Company prior to sending our proposal to the USW WestRock Union Council Chair and the WestRock VP of Labor Relations for a final determination.
We would like to thank you for your continued support!!!
In Solidarity,
Your Union Negotiating Committee.