CHICAGO — Mondelez International, the parent company of Nabisco, announced today the ratification of new contracts for union-represented employees at multiple biscuit bakeries and sales distribution facilities, ending the month-long strikes around the country.
The ratification ends a walkout by more than 1,000 hourly employees at a Virginia plant; bakeries in Portland, OR, and in Chicago; as well as three other distribution facilities in Colorado, Illinois and Georgia, according to a report from the Associated Press. The workers were seeking increased pay, better benefits and improved working conditions.
Mondelez said in statement that the new contracts will sustain the company’s growth and need for flexibility while also increasing wages and ensuring competitive benefits. They also include a ratification bonus for each employee and increased company match to 401(k) contributions.