Wednesday, May 28, 2025 RICO Electricians Unanimously Ratify New Three-Year Contract Local 52 Ratifications Construction MISSISSAUGA, ON—Local 52 electricians and apprentices employed by RICO Electric Inc., an electrical contractor based in Mississauga, Ontario, unanimously ratified a three-year collective agreement. The new contract provides them with a 14.1 percent total package increase over the term, including an immediate $3 per hour increase to the journeyperson wage rate. It also provides improvements to bereavement leave, lead-hand and foreperson premiums, the meal allowance when working out-of-town, and the premium pay structure. Additionally, the annual boot allowance will increase by $75. The Local 52 members employed by RICO work on construction projects and provide maintenance and repair services to commercial clients throughout Ontario. You might be interested in Why We Work Safely 5 Jun 2026 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