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 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