Monday, January 26, 2026

Park Lane Terrace Staff Unanimously Ratify New Two-Year Agreement

PARIS, ON—Employees at Park Lane Terrace, a long term care home in Paris, Ontario, unanimously ratified a two-year collective agreement providing them with significant wage increases, improved benefits, and greater flexibility in scheduling and time off.

The employees are represented by Grand River Valley Healthcare Workers Union, CLAC Local 305, which has represented staff at the home since 1981. Park Lane Terrace employs more than 180 unionized staff.

The renewed agreement includes numerous important gains for members:

general wage increases of 3.5 percent in both 2025 and 2026;
an immediate $2 per hour increase for RPNs;
enhanced health benefits, including an increase in vision-care coverage from $275 to $325 every 24 months and dental coverage from $1,000 to $1,500 annually;
extended job and benefits protection, allowing up to 36 months of seniority retention and 24 months of benefits continuation during illness or workplace injury;
expanded vacation entitlements, with newer staff gaining access to paid time off sooner and long-serving employees receiving up to seven weeks of vacation;
weekend premiums increased to 55 cents per hour by 2026;
recognition of cultural and spiritual observances, enabling staff to substitute a recognized holiday for a day of personal significance; and
compensation for staff completing mandatory Surge Learning modules outside of paid work time.

“The union bargaining committee is extremely pleased with this new agreement,” says Isobel Farrell, CLAC representative. It reflects fairness, respect, and progress for the membership. We secured strong gains in wages and benefits, along with more flexibility that supports staff in balancing their work and personal lives.”

The agreement also introduces inclusive language, streamlines job posting and vacation scheduling processes, and reaffirms the long-standing spirit of collaboration between the union and the employer.

“This contract strengthens an already cooperative relationship between CLAC and Park Lane Terrace,” says Farrell. “It’s a positive step forward for both employees and the residents they care for each day.”

Park Lane Terrace Staff Unanimously Ratify New Two-Year Agreement

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