Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Aurora Resthaven Employees Overwhelmingly Ratify New Three-Year Contract Locals Local 304 Newsletters Ratifications Sectors Healthcare Aurora, ON—Local 304 members employed by Aurora Resthaven long term care residence overwhelming ratified a new three-year collective agreement reached between the employer and the union. The new agreement provides employees with wage increases for all classifications over the term, with special adjustments for some classifications. In addition, improvements were made to benefits and weekend premiums. The complete compensation package is a good one that we were able to build on,” says Michelle Smiley, a personal support worker, union steward, and member of the union bargaining committee. “We also negotiated payment in lieu of pension for those members who are 71 or older and are still working. In addition, five weeks were added to the maternity top up provided by the employer.” Previous Next You might be interested in Strathcona Mechanical Workers Approve New Agreement with Wage and Scheduling Improvements 3 Jun 2026 Ready To Deliver 3 Jun 2026 The Miracle of Many Hands 2 Jun 2026 Velocity Mechanical Workers Secure New Contract with Wage and Benefit Improvements 1 Jun 2026