The Homer Laughlin China Company® and Union Reach Agreement on New Three-Year Contract

The Homer Laughlin China Company and its employee members of the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers Union (GMP) Local 419 yesterday reached an agreement on a new three-year labor contract. Union officials, led by Tom Hubbard, GMP Local 419 president, informed Homer Laughlin that the agreement had been confirmed.

Approximately 600 union-represented employees are covered by the approved contract.

Homer Laughlin President Elizabeth McIlvain said, “Although healthcare prices have continued to rise, we were able to reach an agreement that suited both parties. This three-year contract demonstrates that both sides were committed to reaching a consensus.”

“The approved contract is good news for Homer Laughlin, but also for our community, the union, our employees and, of course, our customers,”  McIlvain added. “We thank our represented employees who have solidly backed this agreement. It not only provides a good job package, but also allows us to continue the manufacture of our high-quality, American-made dinnerware right here in West Virginia, USA.”