Union Win! Shift Differential Grievance Resolved With One Year Retro Pay

After years of clerical errors, payroll system failures, and repeated assurances that the issue would be corrected, our local stood firm—and we won.

Back in March 2023, members on second and third shift first reported missing shift differential pay. Despite early promises from HR that the problem would be fixed, the issue continued for more than two years, affecting dozens of workers and costing thousands in lost wages.

When the company failed to provide updates after our audit confirmed widespread underpayment from 2023–2025, the union filed grievance #202544 and pushed relentlessly for answers.

During months of followups, RFIs, and meetings, management attempted to limit retroactivity to just 60 days. We refused to accept that. We held the line, presented the facts, and demonstrated the clear intent of the CBA language.

Because of our persistence, the company ultimately agreed to a settlement providing:

• One full year of retroactive shift differential pay instead of the 60day limit the company initially tried to impose.
• Payment to all affected employees covering anyone who worked 2nd or 3rd shift and did not receive the correct premium.
• A total payout of $7,845.50 that rightfully belongs to our members.

This outcome is the direct result of member reporting, union documentation, and consistent pressure from your elected leadership. It proves once again that when we stay organized, informed, and united, we win.