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 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