Unifor members ratify first contract at CommerceLink Logistics in Alberta

Members of Unifor Local 4050 working at CommerceLink Logistics have ratified their first collective agreement, with 87 per cent voting in favour.

“Congratulations to Local 4050 members at CommerceLink Logistics on securing their first collective agreement. This is what workers can achieve when they stand together,” said Lana Payne, Unifor national president. “These members faced a challenging round of bargaining and still secured meaningful gains. This agreement puts important protections in writing and builds a strong foundation for future rounds of bargaining.”

The agreement delivers a 2.5 per cent wage increase for employees hired before ratification, retroactive to March 4, along with improved shift and specialized work premiums. It also formalizes wage rates across classifications, strengthens protections against contracting out and bargaining unit work, and adds wait-time protections for pay-per-mile drivers.

“This first agreement is a credit to the perseverance of the bargaining committee and the commitment of every member who stood with them,” said Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor western regional director. “First-contract bargaining is often difficult, but these members held firm and secured real improvements: better wages, stronger protections and greater fairness on the job.”

The agreement expires May 30, 2027. It covers 256 workers, including truck drivers transporting goods for Walmart and other customers, as well as yard coordinators and logistics staff.