Bulletin
Renewal of the collective agreement for the men’s clothing industry: Another agreement in principle ratified by a majority at SEU 800 before the holidays

The union is proud to announce that members working in the men’s clothing industry in Montreal have accepted by a majority the agreement in principle reached with companies in the men’s clothing industry. The new collective agreement will be in effect for five years and covers the following companies: Jack Victor, Samuelsohn, Empire Clothing and Entoilage Interforme.

The negotiating committee obtained significant gains for workers, such as:

Wages increases

The annual wage increases are as follows:

• 2024: $0,75
• 2025: $0,55
• 2026: $0,55
• 2027: $0,55
• 2028: $0,65

Seniority bonus

A seniority bonus will be payable every December 1st, based on years of service:

• 2 years: 2%
• 5 years: 2.5%
• 10 years: 3%
• 15 years: 3.5%
• 20 years: 4%

New gains

• Addition of a paid holiday: December 24 will now be a paid holiday.
• Illness or accident: An employee will be able to return to work after an absence of 24 months (instead of 18 months).
• Birth or adoption leave: Employees will be able to take 5 days off work. The first 4 days will now be paid (instead of 2).

Recognition of work accomplished

The union would like to congratulate the negotiating committee on its outstanding work. Thanks to their determination and commitment, significant gains have been achieved for members.

The members of the negotiating committee are:

• José Estrela
• Alam Shaw
• Miriam Cortez
• Maria Deus Silva Sousa
• Hasan Belgacem
• Mrityunjoy Das
• John Vasiliou
• Lydie Dinanga Mbombo

The SEU 800 union warmly thanks all its members for their solidarity and support throughout these negotiations. This agreement marks an important step forward for workers in the menswear industry.