Monday, April 4, 2022 Significant Wage Improvements for D. Grant Construction Employees Locals Local 53 Ratifications Sectors Construction London, ON—Employees of London-based general contractor D. Grant Construction Limited ratified a three-year collective agreement providing them with significant improvements to wages, pensions, and benefits. The employees are represented by Construction Workers Union, CLAC Local 53. The union has represented them since 2012. A strong majority of employees voted in favour of the three-year contract, which focuses heavily on improvements to hourly wage rates. Licensed carpenters, skilled labourers, and truck drivers will see total package compensation improvement of 18.6 percent over the contract’s term. The agreement also cements improvements to employer contributions to healthcare benefits and pensions. Terms of the settlement take effect March 1, 2022. “CLAC Local 53 is pleased to deliver this strong agreement,” says Roger Grootenboer, CLAC representative. “The terms provide security and compensation for our members including excellent wages, strong healthcare benefits, and a solid pension plan they can trust.” You might be interested in Behind Every Smile 23 Jul 2026 #WomenWednesday - Shandora Threadgould 22 Jul 2026 The Power of Asking for Help 20 Jul 2026 How to Manage an Insecure Leader 16 Jul 2026