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 Closing the Gender Gap Takes More Than Equal Pay 2 Nov 2026 Accountability is a Team Sport 2 Nov 2026 Everyday Champion! 1 Nov 2026 CLAC and WOW Call for Meaningful Social Dialogue in Canada–EU Partnership 30 Oct 2026