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 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