Monday, October 19, 2026 Drillwell Enterprises Employees Approve 13% Wage Increase in New Three-Year Agreement Local 68 Ratifications Construction DUNCAN, BC—Employees of Drillwell Enterprises Ltd., a drilling company based in Duncan, British Columbia, ratified a new three-year collective agreement providing a 13 percent wage increase. The 10 employees, who work as drillers and pump rig operators, are represented by Construction and Allied Workers Union, CLAC Local 68. The union has represented the company's employees since 2020. The new agreement provides a six percent wage increase in the first year, followed by increases of 3.5 percent in each of the second and third years. “This agreement delivers solid wage gains that recognize the demanding and specialized work our members do,” says Jim Oostenbrink, CLAC representative. “With a 13 percent wage increase over three years, members have secured meaningful improvements to their compensation and greater financial stability for the years ahead.” Drillwell Enterprises Ltd. provides drilling services, with CLAC members currently working at the Highland Valley Copper Mine in British Columbia. You might be interested in New CLAC Agreement Delivers Wage Increases and Enhanced Benefits at Five Corners Meat Company 19 Oct 2026 The Courage to Keep Caring 16 Oct 2026 CLAC Welcomes New Federal Funds to Close Skilled Trades Gap 16 Oct 2026 The Three Traits of a Great Teammate 15 Oct 2026