Members at Cargill Brampton ratify new collective agreement – UFCW 175
Brampton, Ont. – July 30, 2026 – UFCW Local 175 members working at Cargill Limited in Brampton, Ontario have ratified a new collective agreement that delivers wage increases, improved premiums and benefits, and stronger workplace protections.
Following a challenging round of negotiations in which the employer proposed concessions, the UFCW Local 175 Negotiating Committee worked with a conciliator to reach an agreement that members ultimately approved.
As part of the new contract, members will receive a $1,000 signing bonus, while wage rates will increase by a total of $3.00 per hour over the life of the agreement. The Lead Hand premium also increases to $2.00 per hour, up from $1.50.
The agreement also includes improvements to allowances and benefits. The meal allowance for employees working more than two hours beyond their scheduled shift increases to $20, up from $14, and part-time members are now eligible for a boot allowance.
Health benefits have also been enhanced, with vision care increasing to $450 every 24 months, up from $400. Survivor coverage for spouses and eligible dependents has been extended to 12 months at no cost to the employee, and members will now receive a second annual floater day.
The new collective agreement also strengthens workplace language by extending recall rights to 24 months for employees laid off in April 2025, doubling the previous 12-month period. In addition, pre-approved partial-day absences will no longer count toward emergency day usage.
The collective agreement covers more than 60 full-time and part-time members at the Cargill Brampton facility.
Read more about the bargaining victory at Cargill Brampton here.
UFCW Locals 175 & 633 represents more than 70,000 working people across all sectors of the Ontario economy including hospitality and services, health care, retail grocery and pharmacy, food production, meat processing, manufacturing, packaging, and more. To learn more about UFCW 175 & 633 and their outstanding work, visit the local union’s website.
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