Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Everstrong Construction Employees Secure Wage and Travel Improvements in New Agreement Local 52 Ratifications Construction GEORGETOWN, ON—Employees of Everstrong Construction Ltd., a general contractor based in Georgetown, Ontario, unanimously ratified a three-year collective agreement providing wage increases and improved allowances. The employees are represented by Construction Workers Union, CLAC Local 52. The union has represented the company’s employees since 2017. The group, which includes carpenters, labourers, and operators, secured wage increases of 12 percent over the term. The agreement also includes increases to out-of-town meal allowances, updates to travel provisions including a reduced travel zone, and mileage rate increases aligned with the CRA per-kilometre rate. “The bargaining committee knew exactly what members were asking for, and delivered real gains where it mattered most,” says Randy Parris, representative. “Members recognized the strength of the improvements, and it led to a unanimous vote in favour of the settlement.” Everstrong Construction Ltd. provides general contracting services, specializing in school construction projects across the Greater Toronto Area. You might be interested in Everyday Champion! 1 Jul 2026 Supporting Indigenous Workers: Lessons from ThunderClaw 30 Jun 2026 Summer Done Smart 29 Jun 2026 Toronto’s Backroom Decision on Construction Agreements Could Cost Taxpayers Millions 26 Jun 2026