Sunday, April 2, 2023 Solid Wage Gains for Employees of Independent Contractors Association Companies Locals Local 6 Ratifications Sectors Construction Hamilton, ON—Local 6 members employed by companies that are part of the Independent Contractors Association ratified a three-year collective agreement providing them with solid wage gains and other improvements. The new contract provides members with a 10 percent wage increase, an increase to the vacation pay percentage based on years of service, a new boot allowance, and a new supervisor classification. The Independent Contractors Association consists of general contractors Demik Construction Company, G.S. Wark Ltd., Schilthuis Construction Inc., and STF Construction Ltd. Collectively, the companies employ over 100 Local 6 members working as labourers, equipment operators, and carpenters in the Greater Hamilton Area. 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