About 40 members of UFCW Local 1991-P who work at the Lambro plant in La Prairie in Quebec, Canada, ratified their first contract on April 29. Lambro Inc. develops and manufactures high quality flexible ducts and plastic accessories for the HVAC residential, commercial and institutional buildings, and the workers in this unit hold positions such as operators, mechanics and lift truck operators.
This ratification concludes a negotiation process that started after their union certification on March 3, 2024. The agreement, ratified at 84 percent after a meeting held on April 29, 2025, marks a significant step forward for these workers.
Key provisions of the three-year contract include the introduction of the employer’s contribution to the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, which is a development capital fund; the addition of sick days bringing them to five; a productivity premium from $2 to $4 per hour depending on performance; and a seniority recognition with access to five weeks of vacation after 20 years of service. A signing bonus has also been obtained by the members with the contract coming into force.
“This first collective agreement constitutes an important milestone for our members from this production plant of ventilation products,” said UFCW Local 1991-P President Janick Vallières. “It demonstrates that, when we unite and speak in one voice, we can improve our working conditions and obtain long-lasting protection. I want to underline their engagement and their solidarity throughout this process.”