Friday, May 15, 2020 New Contract for Velocity Mechanical Employees Locals Local 53 Ratifications Sectors Construction Cambridge, ON—Contract renewal has been secured for the 44 employees of Kitchener-based Velocity Mechanical Inc., with 85 percent of employees voting in favour of the settlement negotiated by their union, Construction Workers Union, CLAC Local 53. New terms take effect on April 1, 2020. The three-year contract provides for total value increases between $4.70 and $5.24 per hour, depending on classification. Along with solid annual hourly pay increases, the new agreement also provides for improved employer contributions to employees’ pension plan, enhanced tool and boot allowance, clarified process to determine travel pay, improved living-out allowances, and increased premiums for certifications/licenses and shift work. “Velocity Mechanical is a growing and ambitious company,” says Roger Grootenboer, CLAC representative. “This settlement provides our members with fair and strong compensation improvements for contributing to the success of this dynamically growing workplace.” You might be interested in #WomenWednesday - Shandora Threadgould 22 Jul 2026 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