Friday, May 10, 2024 BCR Electric Employees Secure Wage Increases Protected against Inflation with New Contract Locals Local 6 Ratifications Sectors Construction Welland, ON—The 20 Local 6 members employed as journeyperson and apprentice electricians by BCR Electric Ltd., based in Welland, Ontario, ratified a three-year collective agreement. The new contract provides members with a minimum 13.5 wage increase minimum over the term and includes protection from inflation. In addition, members annual boot allowance was increased to $400. “This settlement provides a healthy increase to members’ wages as well as protects them against inflationary forces,” says Ben Hirst, representative. You might be interested in #WomenWednesday - Shandora Threadgould 22 Jul 2026 The Power of Asking for Help 20 Jul 2026 How to Manage an Insecure Leader 16 Jul 2026 Heat of the Moment 13 Jul 2026