Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Strong Gains for Faugh Electric Employees with New Contract Locals Local 6 Ratifications Sectors Construction Kitchener, ON—Employees of Faugh Electric Inc., based in Kitchener, unanimously ratified a three-year collective agreement providing them with strong gains. The settlement was negotiated by their union, Construction Workers Union, CLAC Local 6. The new contract, which takes effect April 1, 2023, provides journeypersons with total wage increases of $8.08 per hour (16.5 percent) over the term. Along with significant annual wage increases of 7.5 percent on April 1, 2023, and 4.5 percent each following April, the settlement also provides increased pension contributions, improved out-of-town allowances and travel provisions, and an accelerated pay grid for entry level apprentices. “As a small company, the employees of Faugh Electric know each other well and function very much like a team,” says Roger Grootenboer, CLAC 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 #WomenWednesday - Shandora Threadgould 22 Jul 2026 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