Friday, October 31, 2025 Strong Wage Improvement for Johnson Electric Employees Local 53 Ratifications Construction LONDON, ON—Local 53 members employed by Johnson Electric Inc., an electrical contractor based in London, Ontario, unanimously ratified a three-year collective agreement providing them with strong wage gains. The new contract focused heavily on improving hourly wage rates, with annual increases of $2 per hour for journeypersons. The journeyperson total package compensation improves by $8.42 per hour, the equivalent of a 15 percent increase over three years. The settlement also provides improvements to employer contributions to healthcare benefits, travel compensation, pension contributions, mileage reimbursement, and living-out allowances. “Local 53 is pleased to deliver this strong contract,” says Roger Grootenboer, representative. “We are pleased to partner with management to provide a fair and considerable settlement for our members, providing security for them and their families both now and for the future.” 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