Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Concrete Systems Employees Unanimously Support New Contract Locals Local 53 Ratifications The employees of Lambton-based Concrete Systems have voted unanimously to accept the terms of a new collective agreement. The contract was negotiated by Local 53. The three-year agreement secures three percent wage increases annually, with all classifications earning a 10 percent total wage increase over the term. Employer-paid pension contributions will rise to as much as $2.95 per hour. Further increases include improvements to the health benefits plan, boot allowance, and paid bereavement leave. “This is a great contract for our members,” says Roger Grootenboer, Local 53 representative. “I am pleased that our members earn a high income with additional health, retirement, and training benefits. The full acceptance of this contract by all members is a sign of strong support for the representation delivered by Local 53.” Previous Next You might be interested in 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 The Power Within Is No Yolk! 13 Jul 2026