(ROCHESTER, NEW YORK) – Workers represented by Teamsters Local 118 and employed at Wegmans Food Markets have voted by a three-to-one margin to ratify their most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement with the major Grocery Store Chain.

The seven-year contract covers nearly 900 Teamsters who work in the Warehouse, Transportation and Skilled Trades Departments.

Some of the improvements Workers secured include a comprehensive health care package, protection from being forced to come in on days off and enhancements made to seniority, overtime guarantees, scheduling and paid time off.

The Workers also secured wage increases of 27% over the lifetime of the agreement, including pay rates that will reach $40 per hour for Warehouse Staff and $200,000 annually for Drivers.

Local 118 President Tim Barbeto said: “I’d like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Business Agent Ty Van Pelt and the twenty-five dedicated Rank-and-File Union Members on the Negotiating Committee for their tireless efforts in securing this historic agreement.  Their commitment has ensured significant gains for our Members, including the largest wage increase ever achieved at this employer.  This agreement underscores our dedication to advancing the rights and livelihoods of hardworking Teamsters Members throughout our community.”

“Through this ground-breaking, landmark contract, we have shown the strength and unity of the Teamsters Union in advocating for our Members’ rights and fair compensation,” added Ty Van Pelt, Local 118 Business Agent and Lead Negotiator. “Grocery Workers everywhere should take note - this is the power you could have as a Teamster.”

Local 118 represents Workers throughout the City of Rochester and surrounding communities.

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