On Oct. 2, more than 200 members of UFCW Local 152 who work at Catelli Brothers in Camden, N.J., ratified a new union contract that strengthens wages and protects benefits. Catelli Brothers is a meat manufacturing facility best known for its high quality veal and lamb products, and these members are employed in the production, maintenance and shipping departments, and more.
The three-year contract includes the highest annual across-the-board wage increases ever negotiated. In addition, all members who are called back into work for an unscheduled shift after already leaving for the day will now receive guaranteed hours at double-time.
Health care benefits were preserved, and through hard bargaining, the employer agreed to lower the deductible, which allows for more money to stay in our members’ pockets. Language was also added to expand funeral leave.