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 The Power of Asking for Help 20 Jul 2026 How to Manage an Insecure Leader 16 Jul 2026 Heat of the Moment 13 Jul 2026 The Power Within Is No Yolk! 13 Jul 2026