Friday, April 1, 2022 Associated Grocers Truck Drivers Ratify New Contract Locals Local 56 Ratifications Sectors Transportation and Warehousing Calgary—Local 56 owner-operator truck drivers employed by Associated Grocers, a division of Buy Low Foods Ltd., ratified a two-year collective agreement with 79 percent voting in favour. The new contract provides them with a 7.5 percent wage increase over the term and greater clarity to the annual bid package process. The 30 members deliver groceries to stores in Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan. “It was a good round of bargaining,” says Ed De Bruyn, representative. “The work that these members have done over the past two years due to COVID has been amazing.” You might be interested in Why We Work Safely 5 Jun 2026 Standing Your Ground, and Staying Steady on the Job 4 Jun 2026 CLAC Partners with Alberta Government to Advance Skilled Trades Training and Accelerate Certification 4 Jun 2026 Strathcona Mechanical Workers Ratify New Agreement Providing Wage, Scheduling Improvements 3 Jun 2026