Friday, August 27, 2021 Ratification Locals Local 911 Newsletters Ontario Emergency Services City of Greater Hamilton After nearly a year of negotiations, the 185 Local 911 volunteer firefighters with the City of Greater Hamilton ratified a 4-year contract that provides 1.6%/yr. wage increases over the term, performance bonuses, full DZ license coverage through the training department or additional funding to obtain through the Ministry of Transportation, and a commitment to increase recruitment and staffing efforts. Other contract highlights include increases to life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, CLAC training fund, and medical expenses. Spousal support, home and vehicle modification, and SCBA eyewear coverage were also added to the new agreement. You might be interested in Skill and Care on the Milk Route 17 Sep 2026 Building Skills, Growing Careers 15 Sep 2026 CLAC's Statement on Canada's Energy Future 14 Sep 2026 Seeing Clearly 13 Sep 2026