Tuesday, March 14, 2023 BDA Employees Unanimously Ratify New Contract Providing Large Increases Locals Local 52 Ratifications Sectors Construction Etobicoke, ON—Local 52 members employed by BDA Inc. unanimously ratified a three-year collective agreement providing them with large wage increases to help offset the rising cost of living. The contract provides members, who are employed as carpenters and labourers, with a 17 percent total package increase over the term. In addition, the foreperson premium was increased and the out-of-town meal allowance was increased by $18 per day. “The union bargaining committee precisely understood the improvements that were needed for the group,” says Randy Parris, CLAC representative. “We had a productive and efficient bargaining session where we secured competitive wages for all the members and ensured that long term employees were rewarded as well.” BDA is a general contractor working in the GTA and surrounding areas. 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