New agreement for Unifor Catalent members includes improvements to wages and benefits

Members of Unifor Local 27 have ratified a new three-year collective agreement with their pharmaceutical employer Catalent in Strathroy, Ont., by 94%.

“This strong ratification vote shows that Unifor members at Catalent stood together and won meaningful improvements,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

“The gains in this contract recognize the essential work these members do in pharmaceutical production and reflect the power of collective bargaining to deliver real results for workers and their families.”

Wage increases, 200 banked hours and benefit improvements are key highlights of the new agreement.

The 174 members work as machine operators and in Skilled Trades, manufacturing medications such as Tylenol.

The agreement will expire on March 9, 2029.

“Our members sent a clear message with this 94% ratification vote,” said Local 27 Vice-President Jim Kennedy.

“This agreement delivers improvements our members fought hard for, and the strong support shows they are proud of what their bargaining committee achieved.”