Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Positive Changes for Lakeview Retirement Centre Employees Ratifications Hamilton, ON—Employees working at Lakeview Retirement Centre have ratified a new three-year collective agreement. The contract was negotiated by Niagara Health Care and Service Workers Union, CLAC Local 302. Highlights of the collective agreement include the introduction of a weekend premium, an increase to part-time in lieu, and a wage increase of two percent in each year for registered practical nurses. Dietary and recreational aides will receive wage increases of 2.5-4 percent in year one, followed by a four percent and three percent increase in years two and three. “This settlement is a positive conclusion to an involved and challenging set of negotiations,” says Arielle Ross, CLAC representative. “The bargaining committee was committed to securing significant changes for the membership and was able to achieve that through a lot of hard work and dedication.” You might be interested in 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 Ready to Deliver 3 Jun 2026