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 Closing the Gender Gap Takes More Than Equal Pay 2 Nov 2026 Accountability is a Team Sport 2 Nov 2026 Everyday Champion! 1 Nov 2026 CLAC and WOW Call for Meaningful Social Dialogue in Canada–EU Partnership 30 Oct 2026