The Kohler Company and United Auto Workers Local 833 have reached agreement on a new five-year labor contract. The contract covers associates employed in production and skilled trades positions at the company’s Village of Kohler and Town of Mosel manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin.
Union members ratified the new employment contract in a vote conducted on Sunday, July 23rd, and it will be in effect beginning July 31, 2023 and running through July 30, 2028. According to a release from the Kohler Company the new contract provides increased wages and enhanced benefits including high-quality wellness offerings and health care, pension, and 401(k).
Upon announcing the agreement on Sunday, David Kohler, the Chair and CEO of Kohler Company said “This new agreement will help sustain the long-term competitiveness of our Sheboygan-area operations, provide good-paying jobs and benefits, and ensure future opportunities for rewarding careers with skills training and advancement for our associates.” He continued, “For 150 years, Kohler has provided meaningful work and invested in the careers of our associates, and we are proud to be an employer of choice in Sheboygan County. We appreciate the partnership and collaborative approach of the UAW Local 833 leadership and the membership in ratifying this agreement.”
UAW Local 833 President Tim Tayloe said that “The new contract addressed the key issues that are important to our membership. The wage increases and retirement benefits will help Kohler hire and retain the best workers in the region. I’m glad we were able to reach a new agreement that will help everyone succeed over the long term.”
