Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Strong Gains for Ayat Contracting Employees with New Contract Local 52 Ratifications Construction MISSISSAUGA, ON—Local 52 members employed by Mississauga, Ontario-based Ayat Contracting Inc. unanimously ratified a three-year collective agreement. The new contract provides journeypersons with total wage increases of $9.50 per hour or 18.3 percent over the term. Along with significant annual wage increases, the settlement also provides increased pension contributions, an improved healthcare benefits plan, increased out-of-town allowances and travel provisions, and improved funding for employee workwear. “As a small company, the employees of Ayat Contracting know each other well and function very much like a team,” says Roger Grootenboer, representative. “This settlement rewards the value of teamwork and provides the stability of employment and income for our members and their families.” 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