Workers at Brenntag Canada, a chemical and ingredients distribution centre in Winnipeg that includes agricultural inputs, have voted overwhelmingly to join the United Steelworkers union (USW).
“We are pleased to welcome the newest members from Brenntag Canada to our union family,” said Scott Lunny, USW District 3 director in a media release. “These workers supported each other throughout this process because they knew they deserved better. This win is certainly a testament to their determination and unity to build a better workplace and future.”
A mail-ballot vote took place in March and was counted by the Manitoba Labour Board on Monday, May 9, 2022. Approximately 20 workers from the Winnipeg distribution centre will join the union.
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“As we begin the collective bargaining process, our goal will be to negotiate a first collective agreement that provides fairness, respect and recognizes the workers’ hard work with better wages and benefits,” said Pablo Guerra, USW organizer.
