A new collective agreement has been secured by members of a union representing over 5,000 Quebec liquor store employees, bringing an end to two years of negotiations with the province-owned company.
Following a vote where more than 2,300 union members participated, 71 percent were in favor of adopting the agreement reached in November.
The union has announced that worker salaries will see a nearly 20 percent increase over the next six years, and employee schedules will become more predictable.
Additionally, 60 new wine adviser positions will be created, bringing the total to 215 from 155. The agreement also includes improvements in insurance access for part-time workers.
Union president Lisa Courtemanche mentioned that despite dealing with a tough employer, the union was able to secure greater job security and quality of life for the workers.
Employees at the Quebec Liquor Corp. had a total of five strike days in the past eight months.
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