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 Skill and Care on the Milk Route 17 Sep 2026 Building Skills, Growing Careers 15 Sep 2026 CLAC's Statement on Canada's Energy Future 14 Sep 2026 Seeing Clearly 13 Sep 2026