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Fenway Concessions Workers Ratify Aramark Deal With Raises, Self-Checkout Staffing Rules

The vote ends months of bargaining, delivering wage increases, retroactive pay, staffing rules for self-checkout.

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Before the gates opened to fans for Wednesday's Red Sox-Royals game, members of the union representing concession workers at Fenway Park staged a rally in the right field concourse, as they continue to try and get a new contract with Aramark. (Jim Davis/Boston Herald)
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Overview

  • Unite Here Local 26 said members voted at Fenway on Saturday to approve the agreement with Aramark after extended negotiations.
  • The five-year pact increases hourly pay by $10 for non-tipped workers and $5 for tipped workers, plus a $2 retroactive raise and an additional $0.75 before next season.
  • Catering gratuities move to 17% from 15%, and vendors receive a one percentage point boost to commissions.
  • New standards require one ID checker and one beer seller for every two self-checkout machines to protect safety, service and compliance.
  • The contract resolves a dispute that featured unfair labor practice charges and a three-day summer strike, covering concessions at Fenway Park and the adjacent MGM Music Hall operated by Aramark.