Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Taylor Electric Employees Unanimously Ratify First Contract Locals Local 53 Ratifications Sectors Construction Belle River, ON—Electricians employed by Taylor Electric Inc. voted unanimously to accept a settlement for a collective agreement. The settlement was the first negotiated by their union, Construction Workers Union, CLAC Local 53. The three-year contract provides for several improvements, including annual wage increases of $1 per hour with associated proportional increases for vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, and pension contributions. In addition, the settlement provides an improved policy for paid overtime and premiums, paid time for mandatory health and safety training, and an annual boot allowance. “We are pleased to deliver a fair and positive settlement for our newest members,” says Roger Grootenboer, CLAC representative. “More and more employees in Essex County are seeing the value and improvements of a CLAC contract and representation.” 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