Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Ratifications

Besterd Mechanical

Local 53 members employed by this London-based contractor ratified a 3-year agreement providing journeypersons with an $8.48/hr. (or 17%) total increase over the term. In addition, members received increases to vacation pay and employer contributions to their pension plan. Funding improvement for healthcare benefits was also secured, along with the introduction of new coverage for orthodontic procedures. The calculation of daily travel pay for employees was also greatly enhanced.

BGIS Integrated Technical Services Canada Ltd. (formerly Airon Group)

Local 6 members employed by this Burlington-based contractor ratified a 3-year agreement providing them with wage increases of $7.50/hr. over the term. In addition, members gained increases to shift premiums, out-of-town allowance, and clothing allowance.

Lor-Don Limited

Local 53 members employed in the electrical division of this London-based contractor unanimously ratified a 3-year agreement providing them with total package increases totalling $8.25/hr. (or 16.1%) for journeypersons over the term. Wage increases were the main feature of the settlement, bringing the journeyperson base hourly wage rate to $47.28/hr. by November 2025. Improvements to travel pay and conditions were secured as well as increases to premiums for night-shift work and the annual tool/boot allowance.

Masse Electric Inc.

Local 53 members employed by this Windsor-based electrical contractor ratified a 3-year agreement providing them with annual 75¢/hr. wage increases, bringing the top journeyperson rate to $40/hr. by the end of the term. Other improvements include increases of $10/yr. to both travel accommodations and allowance and $25 to the tool allowance. Life insurance coverage increases to $50,000 and vision care coverage to $350.

Rock Electric Inc.

Local 52 members employed by this Etobicoke-based electrical contractor unanimously ratified a 3-year agreement. Journeyperson wages immediately increased by $5.25/hr., with additional increases scheduled in years 2 and 3. In addition, travel compensation and reimbursement were improved, the boot and tool allowances increased, vision coverage improved, and a paid parental leave introduced.

STRABAG Inc.

Local 52 members employed by this Mississauga-based contractor unanimously ratified a 3-year agreement providing them with $8.78 (13.8%) total package increase excluding premiums. The shift premium doubles from $2.50/hr. to $5, the foreperson premium increases from 7% to 12%, and the lead-hand premium increases from 3% to 6%. The threshold for daily overtime decreases from 9 hours to 8.

Ratifications

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