Friday, February 27, 2026 Local 6 Members Ratify New Agreement with the Independent Contractors Association Local 6 Ratifications Construction GRIMSBY, ON—Employees represented by Local 6 working for member companies of the Independent Contractors Association (ICA) have ratified a new three-year collective agreement that provides consistent monetary improvements and maintains a strong foundation for ongoing collaboration between workers and employers. The renewed contract, effective from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029, includes annual wage increases of three percent per year, along with increases to the pension fund, health fund, training fund, industry fund, and safety boot allowance. Other changes include improved travel pay provisions and an increased out-of-town per diem. The agreement also clarifies holiday provisions and expands immediate family definitions under the leave provisions. “This settlement provides continued progress for our members,” says Ben Hirst, representative. “It ensures fair compensation and supportive working conditions while sustaining the flexibility and stability that serve both employees and ICA employers well.” The Independent Contractors Association represents a group of three general contractors operating across southern Ontario: P. Demik Construction, G.S. Wark Limited, and Schilthuis Construction Inc. The companies’ employees have been represented by Local 6 for many decades. You might be interested in Why We Work Safely 5 Jun 2026 Standing Your Ground, and Staying Steady on the Job 4 Jun 2026 CLAC Partners with Alberta Government to Advance Skilled Trades Training and Accelerate Certification 4 Jun 2026 Strathcona Mechanical Workers Ratify New Agreement Providing Wage, Scheduling Improvements 3 Jun 2026