Thursday, March 23, 2017 Electricians Employed by Greater Essex Electrical Join CLAC Locals Local 53 Newsletters Ratifications Sectors Construction Windsor, ON—The electricians and electrical apprentices employed by Greater Essex Electrical 2016 Inc. in Windsor, ON, are the newest members of Construction Workers Union, CLAC Local 53. They recently voted unanimously to accept their first collective agreement, which provides journeypersons with secured wage rates and annual increases. The contract also provides direction for healthcare benefits, retirement contributions through the CLAC Pension Plan, fair compensation for travel time, safety footwear and tool allowances, and access to the full schedule of health and safety courses provided through CLAC Training. “Negotiations took a while to get things right,” says Roger Grootenboer, Local 53 representative. “There were a few points of difference across the table, but more importantly in this case, management and the union found a way to work them out. I am pleased to be able to provide these new members with the benefits of a first collective agreement.” 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