New Three-Year Collective Agreement for Vancouver Employees of Molson Coors Canada

VANCOUVER, May 5, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - The 175 unionized brewery operations employees represented by Local Union 300 at the Molson Coors Vancouver brewery today approved the offer presented to them by the Company. The unionized employees voted 70% in favour of the new collective agreement, which will incept for a term of three years.

The agreement, which expires on April 20^th, 2015, includes incentives for employees eligible for retirement, competitive wage increases and various benefit enhancements. The agreement addressed both the Company and employee needs and provides generous working conditions for the years ahead.

"This great news demonstrates the trusting relationship between Molson Coors Canada and its employees here in Vancouver, as well as our past and future commitment to build a world-class working environment based on integrity and mutual respect. The ratification of this agreement ensures the competitiveness of the Vancouver brewery for the next three years," explains Todd Campbell, General Manager, Molson Coors Canada Vancouver Brewery.

Molson Coors' Vancouver brewery is the company's largest in Western Canada. It supplies bottles, cans and kegs of Molson Coors' brands for Western Canada.

About Molson Coors Canada

Molson Coors Canada is the Canadian division of Molson Coors Brewing Company, a global brewer with operations in Canada, the U.S., U.K and Asia. The Company proudly offers some of the most popular brands in Canada with an award-winning brand portfolio which includes Molson Canadian, Coors Light, Molson Export, Molson Dry, Rickard's and Molson M. Molson also partners with other leading brewers to offer such global brands as Heineken, Corona, Miller Genuine Draft, and Foster's Lager. Molson Coors Canada employs 3,000 Canadians, operates seven breweries, including boutique breweries Creemore and Granville Island, and invests in communities from coast-to-coast through its various charitable initiatives and sports and entertainment sponsorships. Molson Coors Canada is committed to promoting its products and events in a responsible manner as part of an active, healthy lifestyle.

INFORMATION:  
Marie-Hélène Lagacé
Senior Director, Public Relations
Molson Coors Canada
514-598-6966